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BJ52 YVC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,182 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,451 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 70,451 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,718 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,210 miles

Front bumper damage tapped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear childseat

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper damage tapped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear childseat

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,834 miles

Auxillary belt worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate damaged

N/s door mirror glass damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 59,834 miles

Auxillary belt worn

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate damaged

N/s door mirror glass damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front & rear bumpers damaged

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 29 Nov 2012 52,762 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front & rear bumpers damaged

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory mirror cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,367 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all four tyres worn and in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,917 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,158 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Rera wiper blade split away

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,723 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside front tyre worn low on the outside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,703 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 25,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2005 17,905 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 17,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YVC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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