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BK52 LKJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,939 mi
Last recorded83,939 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,939 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,939 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,654 miles

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

Front bumper lower trim insecure.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 74,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,580 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,580 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,480 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

gear oil leaking from o/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,480 miles

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

gear oil leaking from o/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,919 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,354 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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2009 49,354 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,164 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 42,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2007 34,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BK52 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

BK52 LKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 LKJ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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