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BJ52 VXB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,358 mi
Last recorded48,358 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,358 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 48,354 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,584 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,917 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 24,917 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 26 Jan 2012 15,031 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to rear bumper

Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,994 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 14,994 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,169 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,803 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2005 5,558 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 VXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc 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 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ52 VXB registered?

BJ52 VXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ52 VXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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