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BJ52 YXD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YXD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 145,592 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,176 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Rubbing on driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has slight leak on join

Fail 15 Sep 2022 139,176 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Rubbing on driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has slight leak on join

Pass 26 Aug 2021 133,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 128,379 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 128,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,500 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,293 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 109,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

ADVISE:- some surface corrosion noted on underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,620 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing

Offside play in steering inner joint

Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing

Offside play in steering inner joint

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,605 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2013 89,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 81,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,238 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes starting to corode advise only

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,269 miles

all brake pipes starting to corode advise only

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,388 miles

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

signs of wear front brake pads and discs

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,329 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 13,020 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 YXD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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