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BJ52 XMG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,574 mi
Last recorded143,574 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 143,574 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,871 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,871 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 123,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2014 108,295 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 84,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,180 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,086 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,340 miles

centre rear stop light inop

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge & tread getting low

n/s/f wheel trim missaligned & valve cap missing

rear indicators faded

rear no plate starting to distorte

rear tyres getting low & scrubbing both edges

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 XMG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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