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BJ02 XAY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,810 mi
Last recorded122,810 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 122,809 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 119,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,640 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,605 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 107,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

driver seat belt started fraying

park brake efficiency low

rear of vehicle full

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,124 miles

O/S/R TYRE SMALL CUTS IN SIDE WALL

Fail 16 Sep 2014 104,124 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

O/S/R TYRE SMALL CUTS IN SIDE WALL

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,421 miles

handcables slightly frayed

Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,448 miles

front bumper damage

rear coil spring slightly corroded o/s

Fail 7 Sep 2011 92,448 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

exhaust shield loose

front bumper damage

rear coil spring slightly corroded o/s

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,913 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 83,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,420 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,746 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 XAY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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