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BP02 RLU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,213 mi
Last recorded125,213 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,213 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 125,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2017 117,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 103,864 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,255 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 94,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 76,172 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,690 miles

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

slight warp in both front brake discs, efficient at time of test.

travel in hand brake lever efficient at time of test.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 69,690 miles

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

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

slight warp in both front brake discs, efficient at time of test.

travel in hand brake lever efficient at time of test.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 62,470 miles

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)

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

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)

slight travel in handbrake lever efficient at time of test.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,617 miles

slight travel in handbrake lever, efficient at test.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 51,611 miles

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

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

slight travel in handbrake lever, efficient at test.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,995 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 26,637 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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BP02 RLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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