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BG02 PHJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,284 mi
Last recorded139,284 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 139,284 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,331 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

general under body corrosion of the vehicle has started

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,475 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,078 miles

Both front metal brake pipes show corrossion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front metal brake pipes show corrossion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

O/S front suspension top mount securing nut severely corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,448 miles

Lower / rear engine staedy bar has deteriorating bush

Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,447 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn too limit and has bulge in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Lower / rear engine staedy bar has deteriorating bush

Pass 29 May 2015 78,219 miles

Both front tyres worn to limit and both are bald on inner edges, replacement strongly advised and alignment checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2014 65,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,303 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,266 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 40,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,589 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 16 Aug 2006 21,930 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 PHJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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