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BV52 JFA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,936 mi
Last recorded61,936 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,936 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 61,936 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,814 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 57,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,303 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 54,303 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,297 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 48,297 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 42,858 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,926 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 36,926 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,899 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 JFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV52 JFA, 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 BV52 JFA registered?

BV52 JFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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