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DF52 BCX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,526 mi
Last recorded100,526 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,526 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 100,506 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

both front seats wont tilt forward

both front tyres splitting in tread on inside

n/s/r road wheel slightly bent

Fail 30 Jan 2014 98,147 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

both front seats wont tilt forward

both front tyres splitting in tread on inside

n/s/r road wheel slightly bent

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust mounting broke

o/s/r tyre scolloped on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting broke

o/s/r tyre scolloped on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,166 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear plate slightly obscured/tape

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 55,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 44,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 34,122 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 24,646 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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DF52 BCX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DF52 BCX, 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 DF52 BCX registered?

DF52 BCX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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