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BV52 JHA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,664 mi
Last recorded71,664 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,664 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 71,661 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,267 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,952 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 65,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,320 miles

Front wipers splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,260 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,406 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,752 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 49,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,266 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,266 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,393 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,002 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 JHA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BV52 JHA, 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 JHA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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