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BJ02 XDB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,003 mi
Last recorded127,003 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 127,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2mm/wear both edges & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit /wear both edges & cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper starting to smear screen

Oil leak ()

Oil leak steering rack ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 113,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2mm/wear both edges & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit /wear both edges & cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper starting to smear screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,788 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger missing

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,788 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger missing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,727 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,554 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,096 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

stering rack is dasmp with oil

Fail 19 Nov 2013 83,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is in poor condition

stering rack is dasmp with oil

Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,800 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,800 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,551 miles

N/s/r tyre out of shape

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,412 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)

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 47,566 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 47,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 33,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,883 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 33,741 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,078 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,470 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 XDB 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 54.2%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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