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BJ52 XOU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,294 mi
Last recorded103,294 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine oil and coolant leak advise repair

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

under body rear in a dry rusty condition

Fail 29 Sep 2025 103,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine oil and coolant leak advise repair

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

under body rear in a dry rusty condition

Pass 7 Oct 2024 98,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s and main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2024 98,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking/ tearing all way round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s and main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,049 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 95,022 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 82,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,980 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,775 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,273 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 69,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,835 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,361 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,683 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 47,683 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,970 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 38,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,825 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,820 miles

nail in offside front tyre and worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2005 17,455 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 XOU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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