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BK02 VLO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

101,690 mi
Last recorded101,690 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 97,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 94,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,291 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT on in dash

EGM light on in dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O\S\F STEERING boot deterioted

O\S\F WISHBONE bush deterioted

O\S\R TYRE cracked on wall

Fail 28 Nov 2011 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

AIRBAG LIGHT on in dash

EGM light on in dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O\S\F STEERING boot deterioted

O\S\F WISHBONE bush deterioted

O\S\R TYRE cracked on wall

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

brake discs detereated pads ok

front bumper damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight coroshion to near side rear wheel arch and damage

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,199 miles

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front disc rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2009 65,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front w /arch covers missing

front disc rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,974 miles

1 offside front tyre worn below limit on inner edge †2 both side bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond †3 front number plate starting to discolour †4 rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,974 miles

1 offside front tyre worn below limit on inner edge †2 both side bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond †3 front number plate starting to discolour †4 rear wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,927 miles

brake pads not checked

Fail 3 Apr 2006 49,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake pads not checked

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 VLO 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 47.1%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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