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BX52 OWJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 124,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,800 miles

Emissions not tested ilde speed to high! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

no coolant

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management warning light on

Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,328 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,673 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 86,933 miles

offside front tyre 3 mm / nearside front tyre 2 mm / offside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

coolant level low

Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

front wheels buckled

oil below min / coolant level low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,675 miles

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

front wheels buckled

oil below min / coolant level low

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,366 miles

imbalance on front brake discs

nearside front inner wheel rim buckled

tyres perished 195 50 15 v

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,308 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,181 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,061 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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BX52 OWJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BX52 OWJ, 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 BX52 OWJ registered?

BX52 OWJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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