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BG02 XGV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,220 mi
Last recorded114,220 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 XGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,220 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 114,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2023 107,091 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

has slight coolant leak from water pump

Fail 19 Nov 2023 107,091 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

has slight coolant leak from water pump

Pass 13 Nov 2022 99,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2021 93,144 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2021 93,144 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 86,243 miles

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 30 Nov 2019 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 1 Dec 2018 82,598 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,993 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,885 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 78,528 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,617 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cords.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 64,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bottom radiator fins corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,055 miles

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

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 24 Jul 2007 36,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,964 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 XGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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