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BG02 JZM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,596 mi
Last recorded76,596 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 JZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 76,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2025 76,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s+o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s+o/s front (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s+o/s rear ()

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,840 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,924 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,133 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,035 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 3 Sep 2011 44,314 miles

dent nsf outer sill

osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,550 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 23 Aug 2010 35,550 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,351 miles

rear tyres cracking, not down to cords

Fail 11 Aug 2008 25,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 20,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,215 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 JZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 JZM, 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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What year was BG02 JZM registered?

BG02 JZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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