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BN02 XLU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,492 mi
Last recorded119,492 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,492 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,175 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 115,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,780 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 112,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,374 miles

Centre Rear Upper not working!

Fail 5 Apr 2016 109,374 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Centre Rear Upper not working!

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,884 miles

High level brake light out!

Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,907 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,316 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,489 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,615 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,889 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,889 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,984 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 XLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

BN02 XLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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