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BX52 WMG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 WMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 105,043 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,250 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,250 miles

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml light on

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2013 82,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,305 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,681 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,548 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,207 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 28,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,426 miles

nearside tyres outer edge starting to scuff ( just visable tread )

offside headlamp cracked but repaired but not affecting light pattern

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 WMG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WMG, 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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What year was BX52 WMG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX52 WMG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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