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B4 GVR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 59,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 42,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 42,445 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 32,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Jan 2022 29,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,879 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jan 2020 28,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 28,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,119 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,972 miles

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,748 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,895 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,318 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,587 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rusty f/o/s/disc

Fail 11 Jan 2010 21,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,608 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 13,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,813 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 11,813 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B4 GVR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B4 GVR, 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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B4 GVR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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