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BG02 ELO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,955 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 75,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,753 miles

rear nearside tyre slightly perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 71,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,447 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,764 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,189 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,721 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 66,720 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,802 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 44,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 37,850 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 37,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ELO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 ELO, 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 ELO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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