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BJ52 XKN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,430 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,394 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,612 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight electrical fault with n/s/front lamp unit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,230 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 79,230 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 33,748 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 XKN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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