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BJ52 YXF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,486 mi
Last recorded127,486 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,486 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 127,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on dash showing a fault

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 114,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,712 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,452 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 91,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,833 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 59,097 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 48,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,319 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 39,319 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 24,165 miles

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

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 YXF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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