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BT02 RYJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 RYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,010 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle holed near mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened axle holed at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,868 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 87,868 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,337 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened net to bush hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to bushes hol (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,120 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,776 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,752 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,903 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel at rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,922 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,789 miles

small tear on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,856 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 19,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 15,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 11,558 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

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 RYJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RYJ, 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 RYJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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