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AO02 BHX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,415 mi
Last recorded122,415 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 122,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 73,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall badly cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,700 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall badly cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,238 miles

coolant level low

nearside front tyre walls cracked

steering rack moist

Fail 9 Jan 2017 65,238 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

coolant level low

nearside front tyre walls cracked

steering rack moist

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,973 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant level below minimum

high level brake light not working

steering rack is moist but no physical leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 61,967 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant level below minimum

high level brake light not working

steering rack is moist but no physical leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,079 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,077 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,201 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,201 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,270 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,392 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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AO02 BHX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO02 BHX, 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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AO02 BHX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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