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BG02 AAE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,949 mi
Last recorded96,949 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 AAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 96,949 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 96,024 miles

Under the vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R, O/S/R, N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under the vehicle.

Fail 6 Apr 2024 92,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R, O/S/R, N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under the vehicle.

Pass 7 Apr 2023 86,957 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 86,948 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,989 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 82,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 79,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,008 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,755 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,961 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,891 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 58,891 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,086 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,142 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,142 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,578 miles

Heatshield above exhaust rear silencer adrift & rattling.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,317 miles

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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BG02 AAE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BG02 AAE, 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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BG02 AAE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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