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BK52 VJY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,598 mi
Last recorded88,598 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,598 miles

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

Front both front tyres cracking with age

Rear both rear tyers cracking with age

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front both front tyres cracking with age

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

Rear both rear tyers cracking with age

Fail 6 May 2017 88,594 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking with age

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,455 miles

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

nearside front wing under guard insecure and front headlight damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,455 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wing under guard insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,999 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 19 May 2010 77,731 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 77,731 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,984 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 72,984 miles

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

nearside front tyre has splits to inside wall and large groove around inside wall

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,607 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 VJY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VJY, 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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BK52 VJY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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