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BD02 ACU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 87,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage due to being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged resting on driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage due to being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,971 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 84,967 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to water leak and overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,169 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge no cords showing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes slight corrosion from front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover cracking and deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,300 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 61,193 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing.

Offside Front corrosion to offside front floorpan area.

Offside Front offside front tyre cracking but no cords showing.

alternator belt starting to fray.

power steering pump has an oil misting around it but not leaking.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked & perished, but not as far as ply or cords

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked & perished, but not as far as ply or cords

Fail 27 May 2015 54,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked & perished, but not as far as ply or cords

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracked & perished, but not as far as ply or cords

Pass 28 May 2014 46,595 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre wall slightly perrished

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,986 miles

drivers side wiper blade smearing across screen

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,732 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,772 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,241 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 26,241 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 ACU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ACU, 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 ACU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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