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BP02 PLU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,321 mi
Last recorded133,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 133,321 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 133,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm ball joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,770 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 107,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 103,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 99,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,517 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clyinder blow past injector

Fail 28 Sep 2013 94,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clyinder blow past injector

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,267 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 86,267 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 77,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,066 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,540 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 22,386 miles

head lamp adjuster set to no2

front number plate loose

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 PLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP02 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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