MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,693 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when pressing brake side light comes on (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when pressing brake side light comes on (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Oil leak ()
all 4 coil springs corroaded
exhaust corroaded
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on when turning side lights on (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light comes on when side light on (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when pressing brake side light comes on (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when pressing brake side light comes on (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Oil leak ()
all 4 coil springs corroaded
exhaust corroaded
Front Inner Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
exhaust heat shield loose
Nail in nearside front tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition
exhaust corroded
heatshiled loose on backbox and rattling
n/s/f anti roll bar d bush cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition
exhaust corroded
heatshiled loose on backbox and rattling
n/s/f anti roll bar d bush cracking
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
center exhaust corroded
coolant leakage around coolant bottle
nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge
rear brake pipes corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
center exhaust corroded
coolant leakage around coolant bottle
nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge
rear brake pipes corroded
Brake pipes to rear cylinder corroded.
Exhaust rear section slight play.
Front brake pads low.
Oil leak to engine.
Signs of water leak.
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipes to rear cylinder corroded.
Exhaust rear section slight play.
Front brake pads low.
Oil leak to engine.
Signs of water leak.
Exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ratteling noise coming from back brake drum brake performance ok and no play in any bearings etc
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BJ52 XLC 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 61.9%.
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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2002.
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