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BG02 EJN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,405 mi
Last recorded153,405 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 EJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 153,405 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel injector blowing/leaking

oil/diesel residue on engine

Fail 18 Apr 2015 153,396 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel injector blowing/leaking

oil/diesel residue on engine

Pass 13 May 2014 132,098 miles

coil springs corroded

injector leaking

n s r tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Fail 10 May 2014 132,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil springs corroded

injector leaking

n s r tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Pass 9 May 2013 113,684 miles

bad gear box oil leaks

both rear tyres cracking, spliting and getting low

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

front discs badly liped and coroded

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 9 May 2013 113,684 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad gear box oil leaks

both rear tyres cracking, spliting and getting low

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

front discs badly liped and coroded

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,685 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 68,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front wiper blades are worn.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,376 miles

noise from engine suspect the fuel injestor seal is leaking which is internal to the engine

Fail 17 Apr 2009 60,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from engine suspect the fuel injestor seal is leaking which is internal to the engine

Fail 11 Apr 2008 53,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s wiper worn

o/s/f anti-role bar is bent/damaged

o/s/r tyre is just starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s wiper worn

o/s/f anti-role bar is bent/damaged

o/s/r tyre is just starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,342 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f droplink slighty bent function not impared

Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,342 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f droplink slighty bent function not impared

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,989 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 37,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 EJN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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