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BJ02 TYF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

131,368 mi
Last recorded131,368 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 131,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,027 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 126,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,076 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

all suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,556 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,632 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear heat shield loose

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,565 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 90,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,325 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,977 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 66,763 miles

Front brake pads and brake discs worn,approximately 5,000 miles left.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,510 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail in outer tread possible puncture?

o/s/f tyrewearing on edges slightly more so on indide edge

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread pattern possible puncture ?

one jet blocked on o/s/f washer jet but ok for mot

recommend changing front tyres soon please monitour

small splits in rear engine stabilier bush

stone chip in zone A right on limit for mot

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,510 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail in outer tread possible puncture?

o/s/f tyrewearing on edges slightly more so on indide edge

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread pattern possible puncture ?

one jet blocked on o/s/f washer jet but ok for mot

recommend changing front tyres soon please monitour

small splits in rear engine stabilier bush

stone chip in zone A right on limit for mot

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,991 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,111 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,109 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,666 miles

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

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

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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 TYF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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