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BJ02 LCG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

149,490 mi
Last recorded149,490 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 LCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 149,490 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Engine Oil leak.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2016 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor under seat. Near sub frame mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top of sill inside door (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Engine Oil leak.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 140,127 miles

Both front floor areas corroded but not considered to be excessive

Both rear sill end areas corroded but not considered to be excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Metalic object in nearsiode front tyre inner sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear inner sill area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 140,127 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front floor areas corroded but not considered to be excessive

Both rear sill end areas corroded but not considered to be excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level low

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Metalic object in nearsiode front tyre inner sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear inner sill area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 127,972 miles

nsf rear wishbone bush splitting

Fail 22 May 2014 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf rear wishbone bush splitting

Pass 7 May 2013 116,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres light stepping inner edge n/s/o/s sill plastic covers not allowing full inspection

headlamp leveling device inop

Fail 7 May 2013 116,281 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres light stepping inner edge n/s/o/s sill plastic covers not allowing full inspection

headlamp leveling device inop

Fail 25 May 2012 106,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf / nsf rear wishbone bushs starting to split

Pass 25 May 2012 106,269 miles

osf / nsf rear wishbone bushs starting to split

Pass 19 May 2011 93,827 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 93,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REQ TRACKSLIGHT LUMPS IN NSR TYRE TREAD==WIPERS SMEAR==SLIGHT DISTORTION OSF RIM==SLIGHT SPLITS OAF REAR WISH BUSH

Pass 26 May 2010 82,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 82,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

VERY SLIGH DISTORTION OSF RIM==SLIGHT LIFTING IN REAR TYRES

Pass 20 May 2009 71,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 71,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FR TYRES SCRUBBING EDGES==OSFREAR WISH BUSH SPLIT==

Pass 16 May 2008 59,366 miles

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES SPLITTIN G/PERISHED

Pass 10 May 2007 49,217 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 49,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 40,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 40,961 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

MULTI RIB BELT BADLY CRACKED

Pass 19 May 2005 32,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 32,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

plastic sillcovers==front tyres wearing edges==slight seperation in front tyres==recc two new rear tyres/ fit to front+TRACKING

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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BJ02 LCG 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 52.2%.

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 BJ02 LCG, 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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BJ02 LCG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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