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BN52 YOJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,723 mi
Last recorded126,723 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,723 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

high level stop lamp not working/connected

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 126,723 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

high level stop lamp not working/connected

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 126,702 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 126,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,169 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake only just met required limits.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,279 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,617 miles

Oil leak

slight bind nearside rear brake.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,384 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,000 miles

rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 69,339 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,167 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 62,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside steering rack boot twisted.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 55,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN52 YOJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN52 YOJ, 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 BN52 YOJ registered?

BN52 YOJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BN52 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 YOJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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