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BG52 WMJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,753 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,094 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,291 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,101 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,502 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 38,502 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,780 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 WMJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG52 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 WMJ registered?

BG52 WMJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BG52 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 WMJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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