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BD02 BXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2018 89,246 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slite blue smoke from engine when reved

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,038 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 57,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 57,827 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 50,022 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 43,007 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 42,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 30,754 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting.(not showing cords)

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 BXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXJ, 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 BXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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