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BK02 VWF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,524 mi
Last recorded124,524 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 VWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside rear chassis legs / floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 124,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filler neck / hose into tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside rear chassis legs / floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 122,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & rear arch liners fitted.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded.

Suspension components corroded.

Under body corrosion.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,421 miles

Front & rear arch liner's fitted.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 117,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front & rear arch liner's fitted.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion.

Wiper's leaving slight lines.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly distorted.

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 112,820 miles

Brake performance not tested coolant bottle leaking when hot. (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested coolant bottle leaking when hot. (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly distorted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15. (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on.

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,906 miles

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

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 Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 107,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,672 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,672 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,671 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 84,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight power steering fluid leak from rack area

Fail 28 Feb 2011 84,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,030 miles

play in near side steering rack tie rod (ONLY JUST PASSABLE)

Pass 24 May 2008 60,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in off side steering rack tie rod end

Fail 24 May 2008 60,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in off side steering rack tie rod end

Pass 31 May 2007 52,463 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack tie rod ends

Pass 25 May 2006 45,240 miles

has slight free play in steering rack on nearside & offside at wheel end

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 VWF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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