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BG02 UPA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

79,390 mi
Last recorded79,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 79,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,287 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 47,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 44,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 42,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2016

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 39,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 38,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 35,366 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 33,424 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 30,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 22,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 18,976 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 UPA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 UPA, 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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What year was BG02 UPA registered?

BG02 UPA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is BG02 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 UPA shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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