MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
eml light on
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Handbrake travel long.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
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
front brake discs worn / front brake pads worn low / curb damage to alloy wheels / nail in n/s/r tyer and badly cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BT02 HCJ?
You can check the full history of BT02 HCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BT02 HCJ registered?
BT02 HCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 2002.
Is BT02 HCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT02 HCJ shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BT02 HCJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT02 HCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.