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BV52 JAU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 148,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 148,637 miles

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

Offside 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 Sep 2015 119,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to nearside head lamp

Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,989 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

damage to nearside head lamp

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,548 miles

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

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)

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,127 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 61,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,618 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,361 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,260 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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BV52 JAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BV52 JAU, 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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BV52 JAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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