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BX52 ZBR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,944 mi
Last recorded194,944 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 194,944 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 194,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 183,223 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 170,613 miles

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

offside and nearside rear coil spring coroded at the bottom

offside rear tyre starting to wear out from inner

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 170,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside rear coil spring coroded at the bottom

offside rear tyre starting to wear out from inner

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 158,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear out from inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2014 158,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear out from inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 145,056 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 145,056 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 133,898 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 133,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 121,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2011 121,335 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 108,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 77,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,143 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 23,234 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 ZBR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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