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BJ02 TXL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 120,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 120,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, inner pads worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 118,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, inner pads worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management fault light on

Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management fault light on

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,701 miles

EML Light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Feb 2018 110,605 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML Light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,477 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when spun

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 106,477 miles

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

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when spun

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,883 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 96,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,124 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 54,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2012 46,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,731 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,174 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 TXL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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