MOT Status
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90,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust hanger detached
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak and coolant leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
different size tyres fitted front and rear
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
different size tyres fitted front and rear
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
different size tyres fitted front and rear
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
different size tyres fitted front and rear
exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
nearside rack gator twisted
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f headlamp aim high within limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 XTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BU52 XTJ, 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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BU52 XTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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