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BG02 BZL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,349 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,536 miles

Offside 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)

o/s drive shaft bearing noise

o/s/r brake noise poss metal to metal

Fail 24 Apr 2013 73,536 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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)

o/s drive shaft bearing noise

o/s/r brake noise poss metal to metal

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,287 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 65,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,517 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,855 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 BZL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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