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BT52 EHJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,500 miles

osr tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,500 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr tyre sidewall perished

engine has an extremely bad oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,075 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,073 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,707 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 65,703 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,770 miles

n/s reartyre as side wall damage on both walls possibly due to have been run flat at some time.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 47,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s reartyre as side wall damage on both walls possibly due to have been run flat at some time.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion brake lines

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pas fluid low

slight scratching o/s headlamp

surface corrosion brake lines

Fail 26 Nov 2008 40,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

surface corrosion brake lines

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

pas fluid low

slight scratching o/s headlamp

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,960 miles

cracking o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,826 miles

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

cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,170 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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BT52 EHJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT52 EHJ, 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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BT52 EHJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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