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BL02 FGP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,508 mi
Last recorded97,508 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 FGP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 97,504 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre signs of run on deflated

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 81,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre signs of run on deflated

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 72,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine has major oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 72,271 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine has major oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 67,221 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside steering arm has play - Borderline

Fail 26 May 2015 67,221 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside steering arm has play - Borderline

Pass 30 May 2014 60,619 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen has a very slight scuff mark on the outer swept line made by the end of a worn wiper blade

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and tread is worn to 1.6mm

Fail 30 May 2014 60,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen has a very slight scuff mark on the outer swept line made by the end of a worn wiper blade

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and tread is worn to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 42,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,487 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,267 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2008 21,267 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,679 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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BL02 FGP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL02 FGP, 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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BL02 FGP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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