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BX52 YZE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,786 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 121,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 115,087 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,611 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

engine light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

gear box leaking oil

n/s/r tyre worn uneven (stpped) and close to the legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

engine light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

gear box leaking oil

n/s/r tyre worn uneven (stpped) and close to the legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2014 111,606 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

eml light illuminated.

rear exhaust haetsheild detached.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear heat shield loose

rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepped)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 102,207 miles

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

rear heat shield loose

rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepped)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

engine lamp illuminated

os of vehicle has repairs

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2011 80,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

engine lamp illuminated

front disc's corroded

os of vehicle has repairs

osr tyre vavle worn

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 26 May 2010 70,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2009 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2009 54,987 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 38,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,938 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 20,655 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 13,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 13,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YZE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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