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BP02 XLZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door seal (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 68,521 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,673 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,796 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,287 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,456 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,713 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,457 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 XLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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