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BF02 XSM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,801 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion to n/s front floor, non structural efficient at test.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 85,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion to n/s front floor, non structural efficient at test.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,253 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,222 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,939 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 57,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,908 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,652 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 23,605 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 XSM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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