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BP02 RDO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 RDO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering rack damp but no sign of leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear heat shield is insecure

nearside outer sill is damaged

steering rack and return pipe are damp with fluid but no obvious leaks

wipers judder on screen and very slightly poor to clear

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,011 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,591 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 49,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,133 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,260 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise replace tyres asap strong advise on tyres

deep cut/split in osf and osr tyres inner side wall not showing cords

nail in osf and osr tyre's poss puncture

osr tyre feathering on inner edge

rear number plate is starting to fade

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 37,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,287 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 29,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,312 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 23,271 miles

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

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

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 RDO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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