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BT52 JZR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 JZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,282 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,122 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 99,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light's on

nearside front wing & bumper has slight damage

Fail 23 Sep 2013 97,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak from rear of engine

unable to fold both seats to access rear seats

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,328 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

unable to fold both seats to access rear seats

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 92,215 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,549 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 78,363 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f door mirror deteriurated back

Pass 9 May 2009 72,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 72,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 64,794 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 64,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 58,279 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 58,279 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 38,539 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 JZR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

BT52 JZR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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