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BG02 EFM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,949 mi
Last recorded58,949 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 EFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm with cut to tread. Advise a new tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 58,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm with cut to tread. Advise a new tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,252 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroding

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f floor corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroding

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f floor corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,677 miles

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f floor corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r drop sill corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f floor corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,844 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

sills rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear axle bushes splitting

sills rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,992 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,992 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,638 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 51,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,524 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,267 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 EFM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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