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BJ52 HGL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 HGL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 53,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/6514 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine coolant level low

Pass 13 May 2015 51,605 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks appearing in construction (175/6514).

Fail 13 May 2015 51,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks appearing in construction (175/6514).

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,926 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,588 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

front registration plate damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

front registration plate damaged

nearside front windscreen wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear stop lamp not working

front registration plate damaged

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear stop lamp not working

front registration plate damaged

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,801 miles

Centre stop is not functioning

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

nearside front and offside front tyres have uneven tread wear (175/ 65 14)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,045 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (175/65t14).

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,937 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,200 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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BJ52 HGL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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