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BT52 HCJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,629 miles

Both front seats do not tilt forward

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,005 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

engine missfire

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

signs of a gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,596 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,957 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre valve swlightly perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,801 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)

child seat fitted in o/s/r seat

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,722 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn very unevenly

Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,687 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 52,677 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,079 miles

front number plate fading

Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,561 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 HCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BT52 HCJ, 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 BT52 HCJ registered?

BT52 HCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BT52 HCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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