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BP02 YTE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 YTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,082 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 131,082 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,916 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 122,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,903 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 84,903 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,725 miles

deep cut sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,673 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside headlamp will not adjust

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,436 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 72,436 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,829 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 YTE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTE, 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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What year was BP02 YTE registered?

BP02 YTE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BP02 YTE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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