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BT02 FJE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,340 mi
Last recorded88,340 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FJE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,647 miles

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2021 87,647 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,889 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,496 miles

bottom swivel rubbers starting to split

petrol filler pipes rusting

rear road springs rusting

slight rusting on inner wheel arches

Fail 28 Nov 2019 85,496 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bottom swivel rubbers starting to split

petrol filler pipes rusting

rear road springs rusting

slight rusting on inner wheel arches

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,011 miles

Both front coil springs fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2018 79,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front coil springs fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,557 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 68,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,258 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,547 miles

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 1 May 2013 58,220 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 1 May 2013 58,220 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 1 May 2012 55,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,058 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 42,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 36,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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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BT02 FJE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT02 FJE, 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 BT02 FJE registered?

BT02 FJE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BT02 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 FJE shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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