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BJ52 XPL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,468 mi
Last recorded94,468 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,822 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 81,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,378 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 76,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,533 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 70,697 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,928 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,946 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 35,469 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 XPL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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