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BT02 XAD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,285 miles

Advise bad oil leak from gearbox area

Advise both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Advise cut to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Advise exhaust heatshield at back hanging down

Advise front numberplate deteriorated

Advise nearside front headlamp damaged but not affecting beam pattern

Advise offside front indicator bulb faded

Advise small crack on nearside rear light lens

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,285 miles

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

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

Advise bad oil leak from gearbox area

Advise both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Advise cut to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Advise exhaust heatshield at back hanging down

Advise front numberplate deteriorated

Advise nearside front headlamp damaged but not affecting beam pattern

Advise offside front indicator bulb faded

Advise small crack on nearside rear light lens

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,504 miles

Advise couldnt get horn to work in car park but operating fine at time of test

Advise damp around clutch slave cylinder on top of gearbox

Advise nearside front headlamp lens damaged on lower edge

Advise offside front indicator bulb faded

Advise oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Avise both rear tyres down to 2mm approx on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,504 miles

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

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

Advise couldnt get horn to work in car park but operating fine at time of test

Advise damp around clutch slave cylinder on top of gearbox

Advise nearside front headlamp lens damaged on lower edge

Advise offside front indicator bulb faded

Advise oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Avise both rear tyres down to 2mm approx on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,686 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,751 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,939 miles

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

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

Warning stickers on front wipers yellow

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,939 miles

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

Warning stickers on front wipers yellow

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,221 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,092 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 XAD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

BT02 XAD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is BT02 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 XAD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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