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BJ52 VYK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,060 mi
Last recorded41,060 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 VYK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear Arch scabby

Sills scabby

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 41,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear Arch scabby

Sills scabby

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 31,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,926 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 28,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing by flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,610 miles

Rear slight corrosion on arches and sills

Fail 31 Jul 2019 26,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear slight corrosion on arches and sills

Pass 2 Nov 2013 26,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,366 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 26,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,726 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,406 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 20,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 17,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 11,491 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 VYK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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