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BK02 TOV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,012 mi
Last recorded104,012 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 TOV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,012 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully assess nearside outer sill due to filler

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine malfunction light on

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 88,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine malfunction light on

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,918 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrossion offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 17 Mar 2011 71,918 miles

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

both front bottom suspension arm rear bushes splitting

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrossion offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,507 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

slight corrossion offside front metal brake pipe

slight play both front suspension drop links

slight play nearside front strut top bush

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,547 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,547 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,866 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 31,568 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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BK02 TOV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc 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 BK02 TOV, 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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BK02 TOV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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