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BG02 ACY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,237 mi
Last recorded91,237 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ACY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 91,237 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive both steering rack boots seem to be leaking fluid slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front knocking from front no play found during test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear most heatshield and fuel tank heatshield slightly insecure not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant low

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive both steering rack ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 88,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant low

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive both steering rack ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,651 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 82,058 miles

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisey

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 82,057 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisey

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,526 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,529 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,529 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,853 miles

front number plate deteriorated

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 9,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 8,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,079 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,270 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 ACY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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