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BV52 JVP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,453 mi
Last recorded136,453 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,188 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 131,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,667 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 127,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,479 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 118,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,228 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,435 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,813 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 92,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 86,584 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,268 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,904 miles

rear number plate slightly water marked

Fail 27 Jun 2007 49,904 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate slightly water marked

Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,034 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 JVP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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