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BJ52 XLC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,693 mi
Last recorded69,693 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,693 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,693 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,086 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,311 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 66,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 62,726 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,473 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,472 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,036 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,036 miles

Brake pipes to rear cylinder corroded.

Exhaust rear section slight play.

Front brake pads low.

Oil leak to engine.

Signs of water leak.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,022 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,103 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,207 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 21,653 miles

ratteling noise coming from back brake drum brake performance ok and no play in any bearings etc

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 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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