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BJ02 TXB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,469 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,469 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,241 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,102 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,095 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear split (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 93,953 miles

Both washer jet aims poor/weak.

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

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,953 miles

Both washer jet aims poor/weak.

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

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Apr 2014 88,892 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,209 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and buld on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,209 miles

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)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and buld on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 39,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

imbalance in front brakes.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,913 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,933 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear down on edges.

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 TXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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