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BT02 XAM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2022 98,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 95,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,555 miles

Dampness around gearbox

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,764 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rubbers age cracking

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2018 81,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rubbers age cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,795 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,736 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

slight age cracking to suspension rubbers

Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,065 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,065 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,961 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to rear tyres

o./s/r tyre age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,566 miles

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

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

aims on lower limits

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2009 40,389 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

aims on lower limits

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate slightly di-laminated

Pass 23 Jun 2007 29,756 miles

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

heavy dampness around power steering rack will require attention

Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,033 miles

exhaust corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

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 XAM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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