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BJ52 XPU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,125 mi
Last recorded82,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,125 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bonnet secondary catch not working correctly

engine management light on

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,146 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres low on edge

signs of water leak / overheating

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 27 Oct 2008 46,655 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,621 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 29,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,783 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 21,783 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

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 XPU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

BJ52 XPU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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