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BJ02 LFV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,074 mi
Last recorded114,074 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,074 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISORY. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 113,936 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML lamp is lit.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISORY. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight lag in operation. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,806 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDERNEATH BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 110,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDERNEATH BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,777 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,587 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 101,620 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,040 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 96,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,011 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 58,467 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,584 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 LFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 BJ02 LFV, 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 BJ02 LFV registered?

BJ02 LFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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