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BJ52 HFW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,997 mi
Last recorded85,997 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,244 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outter edge

both track control arms have slight play

front discs showing signs of corrosion and wear

Fail 9 Feb 2023 85,232 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central brake light not working

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outter edge

both track control arms have slight play

front discs showing signs of corrosion and wear

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Offside Front track rod end as slight play in joint

Offside Front tyre wearing outter edge and small cracks in side wall

Offside Rear indicator starting to show white light

Rear centra brake light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2022 84,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front track rod end as slight play in joint

Offside Front tyre wearing outter edge and small cracks in side wall

Offside Rear indicator starting to show white light

Rear centra brake light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 81,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,865 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 78,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,618 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 70,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 70,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 69,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,082 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,020 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 40,020 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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BJ52 HFW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 BJ52 HFW, 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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BJ52 HFW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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