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BJ52 VBK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 VBK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 71,766 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills/arches corroded has signs of repairs been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside axel mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,541 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

inner and outer sills rusty ands weak and previously welded

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places

Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,916 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,205 miles

underside of vehicle rusty and weak and previously welded in places

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,468 miles

Sills corroded and underside rusty and weak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear main subframe bushes worn

Fail 17 Oct 2019 46,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear main subframe bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s rear suspension main bush has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly rusty and worn

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 35,628 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 34,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,268 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 30,013 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,395 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,248 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 18,248 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,408 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 10,408 miles

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

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 VBK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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