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BJ02 NKC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 124,747 miles

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 124,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 120,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 121,022 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure PARK BRAKE (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure PARK BRAKE (3.5.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED (STILL LEGIBLE)

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside SCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ENGINE EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKE

Nearside Front FLEXI BRAKE PIPE INSECURE ON CLIP

Pass 18 Apr 2015 111,947 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 111,947 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 93,510 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 93,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,372 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 87,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,272 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,713 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 68,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,888 miles

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

front wiper blades are slightly smearing the windscreen

nearside front mirror glass is cracked

slight oil leak from the rear of the engine

Fail 7 Apr 2008 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to nearside front wing and grill

front wiper blades are slightly smearing the windscreen

nearside and offside front tyre edges are worn

nearside front inner wheel arch is damaged

nearside front mirror glass is cracked

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

slight oil leak from the rear of the engine

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 432,838 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 NKC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKC, 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 NKC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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