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BJ52 XKS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes, along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,100 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,101 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 87,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,544 miles

advise slight engine misfire

Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

advise slight engine misfire

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,334 miles

Front Wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear section exhaust corroded & blowing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 72,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear section exhaust corroded & blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface rust underbody

Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,638 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,466 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,967 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,242 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 46,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,629 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 33,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,737 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,295 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 XKS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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