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BT02 XAE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 87,184 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 80,298 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both registration plates have deteriorated and will soon need to be replaced

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both registration plates have deteriorated and will soon need to be replaced

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,206 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 55,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 41,227 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 XAE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

BT02 XAE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is BT02 XAE safe to buy?

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