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BT02 HVY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,685 mi
Last recorded120,685 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,685 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight noise from o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight noise from o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2016 114,837 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front flex exhaust system deteriorated .

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,764 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 77,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,877 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,285 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,724 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 55,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front plastic trim loose

Pass 12 Apr 2008 48,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,170 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,551 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 HVY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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