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BJ52 XRM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XRM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,914 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 92,904 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ENGINE TO GEARBOX (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,867 miles

Offside windscreen wiper slight smear

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,559 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,111 miles

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

exhaust rear heat shield coming loose

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust rear heat shield coming loose

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,790 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

coolant level low

Fail 9 Jul 2016 70,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,975 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,321 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 50,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 50,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,033 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,143 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,823 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 XRM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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