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BJ02 LFW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,026 mi
Last recorded56,026 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,026 miles

Coolant leak ()

Inner steering fixings have slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear vehicle structure has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,557 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering inner fixing

Rear coil spring corroded coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,807 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 38,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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)

front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,007 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 30,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,154 miles

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

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

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2013 28,154 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,457 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,953 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,433 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 LFW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LFW, 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 LFW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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