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BJ02 LFU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,503 mi
Last recorded97,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 LFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,503 miles

Corrosion repairs covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2023 97,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component fouling PAS pipe by OSF inner wheel arch insecure able to touch components (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSR outer wheel arch / NS inner sill / OS inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,778 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / sills + floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 93,774 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / sills + floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,545 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 93,542 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 91,548 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSF outer sill / Rear inner + outer sill / NSR wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 91,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing between tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,478 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS inner / outer sill / NSR wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,340 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS + OS (3.6.B.4d)

Under body / sill / rear archs corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,452 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,418 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OS + NS sill / NSF door shut / NSR wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sills previously repaired and corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,720 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,236 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 59,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

NSF tyre on 3mm

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

OSF tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,813 miles

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

n/s sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,639 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,638 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,581 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,131 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,594 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,594 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,864 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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BJ02 LFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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