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BJ52 MHM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,423 mi
Last recorded88,423 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

alloy wheels slight distortion

corrosion to under side & sill areas

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,186 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose cracking

Offside Front brake flexi hose cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,879 miles

both front flexi pipes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2016 87,879 miles

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

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

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

both front flexi pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,362 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,661 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,248 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,827 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2006 49,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,961 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 MHM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ52 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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