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BG02 EFL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 EFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill adjacent to front seat front mounting (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,518 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,518 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,968 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,886 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,886 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,029 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,505 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,433 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 72,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,178 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,256 miles

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

noise on handbrake lever but not effecting opperation

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,853 miles

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

o/s n/s rear brake pipes jointed

replacement brake parts checked under pressure - no leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,989 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,587 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,877 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 EFL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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