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KU52 FFJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,008 mi
Last recorded26,008 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 FFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 26,008 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 26,008 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 21,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,402 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 17,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,077 miles

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 12 Nov 2013 14,254 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,462 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

offside rear light cluster cracked but only on reverse light,has no sharpe edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,471 miles

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,462 miles

exhaust system weakening,by corrosion in areas, and slight leak of gases

nearside front tyre, 3.5 mm tread depth, and worn shoulders

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder and 4mm tread depth

offside rear light cluster has some damage, but complete and not showing any white light

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2009 10,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,398 miles

offside rear light lense damaged but not showing any white light

Pass 22 Nov 2007 8,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,780 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 5,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 5,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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KU52 FFJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU52 FFJ registered?

KU52 FFJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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