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AY02 BGV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,677 mi
Last recorded121,677 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,677 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 121,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 110,962 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 110,960 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,508 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 99,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,062 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 92,053 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,002 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 82,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,513 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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AY02 BGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY02 BGV, 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 AY02 BGV registered?

AY02 BGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2002.

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