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BT02 FMX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,721 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,914 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 70,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,613 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 27,613 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 24,893 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2009 24,892 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and has a cut in outer side wall not bto cord or ply

Pass 19 May 2008 20,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,381 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 FMX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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