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BX52 ZFU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2023 113,624 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 113,624 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,334 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,674 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 103,713 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 103,713 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,732 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 91,732 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working x3 (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 87,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2015 83,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 78,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2014 78,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2012 66,866 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2012 66,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,469 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,941 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,941 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,180 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 ZFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

BX52 ZFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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