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BJ02 NOF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,710 mi
Last recorded73,710 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 NOF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 73,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear tyre split no ply/cords exposed

Fail 22 May 2018 73,640 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear tyre split no ply/cords exposed

Pass 31 May 2017 71,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 71,025 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 67,591 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front subframe rusty

rear arches rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 3 May 2016 67,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front subframe rusty

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear arches rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 12 May 2015 63,516 miles

sills rusty

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear arches rusty

Fail 12 May 2015 63,516 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TYRE SIZE 175/65/14

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear arches rusty

sills rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,819 miles

nearside sill rusty

rear arches rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside sill rusty

rear arches rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,830 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 46,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded and pitted

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,088 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 NOF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NOF, 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 NOF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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