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BG02 XZA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,696 mi
Last recorded55,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 XZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,696 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 55,696 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 45,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,527 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and out of shape

Pass 23 Jan 2021 39,843 miles

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

injector fire washer seal leaking

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2020 37,998 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 35,859 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 28,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,507 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 27,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 26,824 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,383 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,447 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 XZA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

BG02 XZA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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