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BF02 VFV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,095 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,025 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated, both sides front cv gaiters slightly worn, both sides front coil springs corroded, n/s/f tyre outer wall has slight cuts, both sides front wishbone bushes slightly worn and slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,121 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.Both rear axle bush slightly deteriorated.Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated.Offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated.Offside outer sill slightly corroded.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 74,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 67,686 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2009 50,192 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,832 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,917 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm across 3/4 tread width

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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BF02 VFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BF02 VFV, 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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BF02 VFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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