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BG02 ACU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ACU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,186 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,184 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,224 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,856 miles

Both rear inner and outer steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge and void of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,856 miles

Both rear inner and outer steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge and void of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 94,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,580 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,674 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

timing belt ?? recommended replacement at 10 years old

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,895 miles

timing belt??

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

timing belt??

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,703 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil level very low

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,673 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,492 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,888 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 40,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 28,732 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 ACU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG02 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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BG02 ACU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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