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BT02 HJX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,221 mi
Last recorded156,221 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 HJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 156,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 141,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,568 miles

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

o/s/f tyre,n/s/r tyre starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust mounting adrift/corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,849 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)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting adrift/corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 106,098 miles

Oil leak

engine breather pipe collapsed

exsaust tail pipe 1 support corroded away

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

engine breather pipe collapsed

exsaust tail pipe 1 support corroded away

Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 74,246 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 74,246 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,679 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 53,462 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 53,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,207 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,201 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 31,785 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,045 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 HJX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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