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BT02 FXK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,015 mi
Last recorded95,015 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 95,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 95,014 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,854 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 87,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexible brake hose and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,761 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 81,761 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/6514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant bottle split ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick but no cords visible during test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,467 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 72,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Centre stop lamp disconected

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion to structure, body, floor panels and suspension components but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,572 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,572 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,614 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 47,612 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,058 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,119 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,697 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack leaking slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,321 miles

Steering rack leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,721 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,695 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 23,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,285 miles

Nearside 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 FXK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

BT02 FXK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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