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BK52 LJU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,413 mi
Last recorded116,413 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 LJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 116,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre starting to perish on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 116,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on ends (both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 116,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 115,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,790 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 112,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,251 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 109,132 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,469 miles

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

Oil leak ()

noise rear wheels when rotated

Pass 10 Dec 2016 95,855 miles

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

oil leak from engine running down suspension arm onto wheel and tyre, also onto suspension bushes and close to brakes

Fail 10 Dec 2016 95,855 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine running down suspension arm onto wheel and tyre, also onto suspension bushes and close to brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,886 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,602 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,539 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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BK52 LJU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BK52 LJU, 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 BK52 LJU registered?

BK52 LJU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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