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BJ02 NTL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,569 mi
Last recorded114,569 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 NTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 114,569 miles

covers on sills unable to check the sills

rear axel bushes are slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 30 Apr 2014 114,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

covers on sills unable to check the sills

rear axel bushes are slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,113 miles

both front tyres cracked round tread

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration front brake hoses

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,113 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres cracked round tread

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration front brake hoses

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,039 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,222 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 83,221 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 77,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s head lamp plastic mount broken

Pass 16 May 2009 70,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,694 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 May 2007 58,479 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 58,479 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,884 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 NTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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