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BX52 ZBF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

29,740 mi
Last recorded29,740 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ZBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 29,740 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 29,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 26,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 24,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 22,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,775 miles

Offside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 18,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre as minor cuts on outer tyre wall

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 17,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre as minor cuts on outer tyre wall

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,864 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 16,864 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking oil (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,911 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,953 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 13,927 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,536 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,000 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 12,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,086 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,341 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,846 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 10,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,398 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 10,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 9,458 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 ZBF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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