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BG02 CEY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,611 mi
Last recorded144,611 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,611 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 144,611 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 139,661 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is in very poor conition

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

engine management light is on

Fail 14 May 2018 139,661 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket is broken (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi pipe is in very poor conition

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

engine management light is on

Pass 26 May 2017 135,155 miles

Oil leak oil filter area ()

exhaust tail box bracket snapped

Fail 19 May 2017 135,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak oil filter area ()

exhaust tail box bracket snapped

Pass 27 May 2016 129,037 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim fowling tyre side wall (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

corrosion to underside of vehicle in many places

exhaust heat shields loose

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 May 2016 129,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim fowling tyre side wall (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

coolant and oil leaks

corrosion to underside of vehicle in many places

exhaust heat shields loose

first emission test failed vehicle over heating unable to carry out full test, c.o too high

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre brake light not working

slight bodywork damage

surface corrosion to vehicle in many places

Fail 8 Jun 2015 125,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre brake light not working

slight bodywork damage

surface corrosion to vehicle in many places

Pass 7 May 2014 119,775 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade has split ends

Fail 7 May 2014 119,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade has split ends

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,307 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,307 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,297 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,614 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,954 miles

O/S/R tyre has 3 small nails in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,872 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 38,872 miles

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

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

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 CEY 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 63.6%.

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

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