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BX52 WMA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 WMA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear road springs corroding

slight distortion both nearside wheels

Fail 24 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear road springs corroding

slight distortion both nearside wheels

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,582 miles

auxiliary belt deteriorating

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust mount detatched

rear heat shield loose

rear road springs corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2015

Oil leak

engine managment light on

play in steering rack bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

engine oil level below minimum

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,579 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

rear road springs corroding.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

rear road springs corroding.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,010 miles

manifold vacuum pipe split.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

rear heat shield loose.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 80,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

manifold vacuum pipe split.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,062 miles

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 68,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,868 miles

inner set of front brake pads on wear limit.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,868 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

inner set of front brake pads on wear limit.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,660 miles

items as test 392106237223

Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,660 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front rim damaged.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 13,189 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BX52 WMA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX52 WMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX52 WMA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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