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BT02 PFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,168 mi
Last recorded82,168 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside wing and bumper damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2019 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside wing and bumper damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,605 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 77,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,247 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 72,247 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,060 miles

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

Rear both tyres has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2015 63,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 59,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,947 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 37,104 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 32,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 32,169 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 May 2007 25,943 miles

0/s mirror cract slightly

n/s front steering rack has slight play in outer ball joint

Pass 26 May 2006 21,653 miles

damage to o/s door mirror

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 PFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFJ, 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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What year was BT02 PFJ registered?

BT02 PFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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