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BT02 FYP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 118,640 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front tow eye has a strap bolted on with a nut sticking out.

Rear suspention has tapered spacers fitted between rear axel and hubs.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 111,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

excessive sidewall wear rear tyre(s)

exhaust fouling body

rear lamps tinted - light output pk

Pass 23 Jun 2012 111,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

excessive sidewall wear rear tyre(s)

exhaust fouling body

rear lamps tinted - light output pk

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,635 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 87,960 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

puncture in sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,400 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 31,961 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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BT02 FYP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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