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BT02 OAW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 OAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 106,879 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 106,875 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside headlight bulb is not fitted properly

Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,145 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,145 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

recommend change both front tyres very soon

Fail 24 Nov 2009 75,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 42,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,395 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,395 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 24,588 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 OAW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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