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BP02 YLC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 66,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,899 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,942 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 58,939 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (Sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement in both rear axle bush's

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET 15%

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,531 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside rear wing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,593 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,593 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,536 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 22,536 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,703 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 20,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,859 miles

clutch worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 18,859 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,029 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,335 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 YLC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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