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BJ02 LFX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,550 mi
Last recorded171,550 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 LFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 171,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 39,912 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 38,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,286 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 36,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,387 miles

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

all tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

shallow cracks in edges of tread of both rear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre shows slight uneven tread wear

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,934 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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BJ02 LFX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ02 LFX, 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 BJ02 LFX registered?

BJ02 LFX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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