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BG02 PRV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 PRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 98,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 95,490 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 95,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 92,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 90,723 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 90,706 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 88,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,844 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,323 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,801 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 64,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 59,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 54,442 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 54,442 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 51,163 miles

breather pipe on engine split

Fail 15 May 2012 51,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

breather pipe on engine split

Pass 31 May 2011 44,589 miles

offside headlamp adjuster worn

Fail 31 May 2011 44,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlamp adjuster worn

Pass 7 May 2010 37,329 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 37,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

1 X washer jet n/s/f blocked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,914 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,656 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 PRV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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