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BG02 KJY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,533 mi
Last recorded120,533 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 115,365 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 115,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 113,781 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 110,870 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 110,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,453 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 79,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,593 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,059 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,185 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,389 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 56,389 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,017 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,684 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 48,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 41,915 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 KJY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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