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BG02 PXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,916 mi
Last recorded79,916 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,916 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 79,897 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 79,052 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020
Fail 16 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 74,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,240 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,231 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,299 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 68,299 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,297 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)

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,419 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,419 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,686 miles

off side wiper poor

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,468 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,844 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 47,922 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 47,922 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,207 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,026 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,026 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,518 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 PXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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