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BJ52 XOW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,223 mi
Last recorded114,223 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,223 miles

engine leaking oil badly

Fail 18 Feb 2016 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine leaking oil badly

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,186 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre (175/65/14) has some outer side wall damage but no cords showing

off side rear tyre (175/65/14) starting to crack and perish on side walls

Fail 17 Feb 2015 102,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

near side front tyre (175/65/14) has some outer side wall damage but no cords showing

off side rear tyre (175/65/14) starting to crack and perish on side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2014 87,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 87,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,976 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 55,255 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres wearing inner edges, o/s/f worst

Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,255 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four tyres wearing inner edges, o/s/f worst

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,922 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 19,057 miles

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

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 XOW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XOW, 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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What year was BJ52 XOW registered?

BJ52 XOW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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