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BP02 RHX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,029 mi
Last recorded117,029 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 RHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 117,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,098 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

rear o/s drum oval

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s mirror head loose

Fail 4 Jan 2017 111,084 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f/lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f rusted (3.5.1i)

rear brake effort low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

slight corrosion in the middle of the sill driverside

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 80,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2013 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2012 70,943 miles

Near side front wheel has slight buckle to inner rim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Some play in both near side and off side rear upper suspension mounts

Fail 21 May 2012 70,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side front wheel has slight buckle to inner rim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Some play in both near side and off side rear upper suspension mounts

Pass 27 May 2011 63,200 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 63,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,876 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,876 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2005 21,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2005 21,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 RHX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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