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BT02 HCJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,481 mi
Last recorded97,481 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,481 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2025 97,403 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,456 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 18 Nov 2024 94,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,691 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing rusted (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 92,691 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing rusted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 90,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread and tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s main beam mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of beam mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of beam mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,805 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,320 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 86,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,869 miles

Front Both tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both have some perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,869 miles

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

Front Both tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and under inflated with perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both have some perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,596 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Brake hose clip fitted wrongly. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that goes around fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that goes into drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,091 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

3 TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Handbrake travel long.

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,944 miles

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

Offside rear tyre getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Oct 2013 63,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,350 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,350 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,689 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn / front brake pads worn low / curb damage to alloy wheels / nail in n/s/r tyer and badly cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,689 miles

front brake discs worn / front brake pads worn low / curb damage to alloy wheels / nail in n/s/r tyer and badly cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,569 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 37,335 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,335 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,075 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 HCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT02 HCJ, 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 HCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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