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BG52 JLV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 JLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,245 miles

o/s rear coil spring heavily corroded

o/s rear tyre is heavily deteriorated recomened renewal

rear brakes are in need of adjustment

rear sections of brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear coil spring heavily corroded

o/s rear tyre is heavily deteriorated recomened renewal

rear brakes are in need of adjustment

rear sections of brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012

a high rear braking imbalance evident

n/s front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

o/s and n/s bottom ball gaiters are deteriorated and torn

o/s rear and n/s front coil springs are heavily corroded

o/s rear tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,703 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges (tyre pressures)

n/s/r tyre has nail evident in tread

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall and tread is heavily cracked. recommend renewal

Fail 30 Nov 2011 54,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges (tyre pressures)

front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe has corrosion evident

n/s/r tyre has nail evident in tread

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall and tread is heavily cracked. recommend renewal

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,418 miles

a high braking imbalance was noted on rear brake application

front brake pads are worn low recomened renewal

the o/s rear tyre has a cut on its inner side wall

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

a high braking imbalance was noted on rear brake application

front brake pads are worn low recomened renewal

the o/s rear tyre has a cut on its inner side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,385 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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BG52 JLV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG52 JLV, 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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BG52 JLV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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