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BG02 XRA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,819 mi
Last recorded45,819 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 45,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sill to floors and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

nearside back wishbone bush starting to un-bond

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,019 miles

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,880 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s and N/s flich (1.1.11 (c)) Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,880 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s and N/s flich (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,139 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust deterioration, mainly rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s and N/s flich (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes deterioration, but not resulting in exessive movement

Fail 19 Mar 2019 41,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust deterioration, mainly rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s and N/s flich (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes deterioration, but not resulting in exessive movement

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,267 miles

Both front tyres have rubber perishing surface cracks

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flich O/s and N/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust deterioration

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,474 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s and N/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes some deterioration

Rear exhaust thinning

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,408 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

rear exhaust thinning

rear suspension axle bushes some deterioration

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,389 miles

Oil leak

exhaust thining

wiper blades deteriation

Fail 10 Mar 2015 37,374 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

exhaust thining

wiper blades deteriation

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,314 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriation

offside outer sill has some surface rust/scabbs

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriation

offside outer sill has some surface rust/scabbs

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have surface cracks

rear exhaust thining

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,320 miles

rear exhaust thining

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have surface cracks

front wiper blades some deteriation

rear exhaust thining

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,846 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,846 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,546 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)

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 XRA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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