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BJ52 VFF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,532 mi
Last recorded133,532 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 VFF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 133,532 miles

Emissions not tested due to knocking engine/low oil (7.3.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has a slight cut also low on pressure

Nearside Front Upper subframe bolt shows signs of not being fully tight

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

Offside Front Inner slight cuts in tyre wall

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

battery light on/intermitant

noise on engine

power steering slightly stiff/noisy in operation

slight accident damage to front bumper

slight oil leak on engine

travel on hand brake

Fail 8 Nov 2014 119,603 miles

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

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 119,603 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,763 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 111,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,491 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 98,896 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,362 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,018 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 79,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,579 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 48,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,600 miles

Offside Rear 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 VFF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VFF, 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 BJ52 VFF registered?

BJ52 VFF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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