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BT02 OCL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,805 mi
Last recorded55,805 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 OCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 55,805 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear steel wheel on n/s and alloy wheel on o/s, tyres same sizes

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,426 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 46,426 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower outer sill,corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer LOWER SILLS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower OUTER SILL

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm,cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 39,746 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases LINK PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR INNER WHEEL ARCH. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 37,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,145 miles

service brake efficiency only just met pass result, advise get brakes checked/adjusted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 34,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

small lump on offside rear tyre inner wall

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,037 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding up slightly.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 25,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,153 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 23,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,420 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,839 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 OCL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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