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DG52 BFN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,583 mi
Last recorded94,583 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner

front discs pitted

slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Aug 2020 94,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner

front discs pitted

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,125 miles

Nearside slight play in inner track rod

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2019 88,125 miles

Nearside slight play in inner track rod

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,759 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,654 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,654 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,113 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,889 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,425 miles

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

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

One rear Silencer Mounting broken.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,807 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,189 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,879 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,673 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 34,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,913 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,601 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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DG52 BFN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG52 BFN, 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 DG52 BFN registered?

DG52 BFN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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