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BT02 RZC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,021 mi
Last recorded106,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 RZC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,233 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,219 miles

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 92,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working 2 sides (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 sides (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,178 miles

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

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,065 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,065 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,377 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 57,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 9 Jul 2009 53,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,796 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 50,796 miles

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,783 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 48,860 miles

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

power steering pump suspect noisy

suspect steering rack leaking oil

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,860 miles

power steering pump suspect noisy

suspect steering rack leaking oil

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,279 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 RZC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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