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BT52 LEJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,828 mi
Last recorded48,828 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 48,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,060 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 32,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,007 miles

slight oil leak at rack boots

Fail 31 May 2011 21,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 21,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 11,436 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,163 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 6,558 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 LEJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 LEJ registered?

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

Is BT52 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 LEJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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