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BJ02 WYM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,360 mi
Last recorded144,360 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 144,360 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 144,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 135,676 miles

emissions near limits.

engine management light on.

rear wiper rubber missing.

suspect burning engine oil.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 129,055 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,825 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

oil leak engine area

Fail 5 Aug 2014 123,825 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

oil leak engine area

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,864 miles

fuel cap broken but still maintaining sealing arrangement

nearside front wiper blade wrong size

offside rear outer inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat strapped in place

nearside front tyre tread is bald and low on tread (2.00mm )

offside front tyre tread is bald and low on tread (2.3mm)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 117,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap broken but still maintaining sealing arrangement

nearside front wiper blade wrong size

offside rear outer inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat strapped in place

rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded and broken

nearside front tyre tread is bald and low on tread (2.00mm )

offside front tyre tread is bald and low on tread (2.3mm)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 103,982 miles

oil leak from engine area

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2012 103,909 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coolant level low in expansion bottle

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

oil leak from engine area

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,240 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belts

back box outercasing slightly corroded

fuel cap requires attention soon

rear number plate slightly discoloured and requires replacing soon

Fail 3 Feb 2011 94,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

2x child seats fitted to rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

back box outercasing slightly corroded

fuel cap requires attention soon

rear number plate slightly discoloured and requires replacing soon

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,574 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap requires attention soon

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 4 Jun 2008 70,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

fuel cap requires attention soon

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,045 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 WYM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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