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BJ02 XWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,210 mi
Last recorded84,210 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,304 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bonding comeaway (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 80,359 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 80,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely perished poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely perished poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely perished poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely perished poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant bottle leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak (cap and expansion bottle)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 74,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded, appear damp

Fail 8 May 2018 74,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded, appear damp

Pass 8 May 2017 70,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted at test

Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted at test

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

Fail 12 May 2015 60,761 miles

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

centre rear lamp not working

oil leaks

rear suspension corroded

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2015 60,761 miles

centre rear lamp not working

oil leaks

rear suspension corroded

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,920 miles

centre rear light not working

front brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,255 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 42,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 15,091 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 XWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWU, 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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What year was BJ02 XWU registered?

BJ02 XWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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