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BT02 POU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 129,326 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts D-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the exhaust joint where the rear exhaust box been fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 129,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts D-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the exhaust joint where the rear exhaust box been fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,610 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside sun visor not secure in an upright position

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 89,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside sun visor not secure in an upright position

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,244 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6.89% (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,242 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 76,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ns/f driveshaft oil seal leaking

offside front sun visor loose

Pass 29 May 2014 64,958 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 64,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 64,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 59,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,576 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 53,915 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,356 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 52,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 49,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,024 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 POU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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