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BG02 AEA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 AEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 100,534 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust shield insecure

underside corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,082 miles

A/C radiator is poor

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

charge light is on

exhaust is rusty

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield is lose

underside is rusty in places esp suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 86,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,823 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 76,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,640 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,521 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,066 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 65,066 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

os wiper smearing

Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,600 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

os wiper smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2013 55,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2012 51,142 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside and Nearside rear seat belts securing child seats preventing a full check of the adult belts

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 47,130 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,396 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,653 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 36,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 22,678 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 AEA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AEA, 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 AEA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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