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BP02 FAO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,099 mi
Last recorded100,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,475 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,176 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside chassis section under vehicle is corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

all road springs are corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,176 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak at front (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken off (7.1.2)

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

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

Centre exhaust mount corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside chassis section under vehicle is corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

all road springs are corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration lamps damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,837 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 48,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,485 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,485 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,367 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,937 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,932 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,295 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,302 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearsidec rear tyre low on pressure & nail in

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,590 miles

offside & nearside front suspension bushes seperating

oil leak on engine

rear no plate lamps taped in

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,115 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 21,115 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,782 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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BP02 FAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 BP02 FAO, 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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BP02 FAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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