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BG02 GWM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,743 mi
Last recorded101,743 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 GWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,743 miles

both front lower arms bushes started to split

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,619 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,091 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,091 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake disc badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,722 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,722 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 53,950 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 53,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 GWM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWM, 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 GWM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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