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BT52 JYA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,874 mi
Last recorded109,874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 JYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 102,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 102,963 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,275 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,275 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,115 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 69,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,207 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 30,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,247 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 JYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 BT52 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

BT52 JYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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