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BG02 UOV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UOV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 65,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger seat frame mounting bolt/ as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers seat frame mounting bolt / as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly out of balance (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator repeater unit lense cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush splitting / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2024 63,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan / seat mounting bolt as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in 2 places floor pan / seat mounting bolt as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator repeater unit lense cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush splitting / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,447 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,793 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 56,778 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in multiple locations (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,276 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

door open warning on

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,155 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 52,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,062 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 51,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,186 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 50,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 45,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,290 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 43,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,583 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 14,249 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 UOV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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