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BAM 381

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,274 mi
Last recorded28,274 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 381
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,274 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 28,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 27,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 27,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 27,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened WHEEL HUB/KNUCKLE CORRODED HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded adjacent to outer flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened WHEEL HUB/KNUCKLE CORRODED HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat/chassis rail has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 26,772 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened WHEEL HUB/KNUCKLE CORRODED HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded adjacent to outer flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened WHEEL HUB/KNUCKLE CORRODED HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring seat/chassis rail has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 26,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN INNER WHEEL ARCH - CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 18 Nov 2019 26,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN INNER WHEEL ARCH - CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing, not exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre perishing, not exposing cords

Pass 12 Dec 2017 25,868 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES & PERISHED

Fail 12 Dec 2017 25,868 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES & PERISHED

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,699 miles

FRONT END SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,043 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,702 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 23,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,121 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,188 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 21,188 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,142 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 13,804 miles

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

OSF wiper smearing // handbrake high.

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,804 miles

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

OSF wiper smearing // handbrake high.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 10,804 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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BAM 381 is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAM 381, 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 BAM 381 registered?

BAM 381 is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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