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BD02 ABU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 79,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 79,741 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal RACK (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2015 74,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 7 May 2015 74,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 19 May 2014 65,957 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 16 May 2014 65,957 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 May 2013 56,013 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 14 May 2012 51,122 miles

Advise front brake pads plus brake discs wearing thin.

Advise offside front wiper only just clearing screen.

Advise slight play in offside plus nearside front steering .

Advise surface cracks on wall of nearside rear tyre.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Fail 14 May 2012 51,122 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise front brake pads plus brake discs wearing thin.

Advise offside front wiper only just clearing screen.

Advise slight play in offside plus nearside front steering .

Advise surface cracks on wall of nearside rear tyre.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 16 May 2011 46,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 41,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 36,819 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 30,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2008 30,896 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2007 25,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,438 miles

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

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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BD02 ABU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD02 ABU, 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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BD02 ABU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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