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BG02 CEX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 136,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower bumper apron temp repair/taped

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wear n/limit

Nearside Front Lower sill s/corrosion and o/s rear lower sill dented

Nearside Rear coil springs and o/s corroded

brake pedal rubber anti slip wearing thin

n/s and o/s rear upper shock cover mountings deteriorated covers insecure/adrift

s/corrosion n/s and o/s chassis dog legs

s/oil leak front of engine

Pass 26 May 2017 128,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 128,125 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,683 miles

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of A Adult Seat Belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Slight Bind When Wheel Rotated - Unable To Check Wheel Bearing

Power Steering Fluid On Minimum

Power Steering Pipe Wearing And Shows Signs Of Movement Against Another Part

Rear Exhaust Silencer Tail Pipe Corroded

Rear Service Brakes Are Out Of Balance

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 120,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of A Adult Seat Belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Slight Bind When Wheel Rotated - Unable To Check Wheel Bearing

Power Steering Fluid On Minimum

Power Steering Pipe Wearing And Shows Signs Of Movement Against Another Part

Rear Exhaust Silencer Tail Pipe Corroded

Rear Service Brakes Are Out Of Balance

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,786 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 107,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,657 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,511 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 CEX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CEX, 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 CEX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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