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BT02 PHJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,470 mi
Last recorded76,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,494 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 44,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,981 miles

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 31,663 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 31,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 26,160 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 26,156 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 20,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 20,277 miles

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

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 PHJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

BT02 PHJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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