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BJ02 XXM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,479 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 72,477 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,167 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,167 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 54,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,533 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 46,309 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 46,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,850 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 XXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ02 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

BJ02 XXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 XXM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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