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BJ02 XWZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,266 miles

engine man light on

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn / pitted /rusting

stone chips to screen

Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,266 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine man light on

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn / pitted /rusting

stone chips to screen

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,656 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 96,652 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,095 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filler pipes corroding

nearside rear brake bind

Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,095 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filler pipes corroding

nearside rear brake bind

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

near side rear door cannot be oped from inside vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,744 miles

Slight flatspot on nearside front tyre 195/50 15

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,985 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,339 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 20 Apr 2009 59,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,095 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 50,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,656 miles

Bonnet awkward to open.

Nail in o/s rear tyre.

Power steering has a small leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,291 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 XWZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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