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BJ52 XKH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,583 mi
Last recorded106,583 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XKH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 106,583 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure on steering rack

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 May 2021 106,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure on steering rack

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2020 105,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 105,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175x65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 101,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 101,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 99,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,434 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,627 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 44,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,574 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 XKH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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