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BN02 OET

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,129 mi
Last recorded108,129 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 OET
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 108,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,208 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,296 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear into hoses greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rears (5.2.3 (l))

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes into hoses greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,659 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,637 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,317 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 24,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,803 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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BN02 OET is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN02 OET, 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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What year was BN02 OET registered?

BN02 OET is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 OET shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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