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BJ02 VDR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VDR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 89,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,993 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 74,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,442 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated steering rack gaiter badly perishing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has got a nail in tyre tread on 2-3mm & has got splits in areas on inner sidewall not quite deep enough to see inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,127 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear service brake low on effort 53%

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 46,166 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 42,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 42,844 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,773 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,773 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,670 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 VDR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VDR, 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 VDR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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