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BT02 XBU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,916 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 77,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,856 miles

Nearside Front trye worn badly on edges

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

Fail 4 May 2018 74,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front trye worn badly on edges

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

Pass 10 May 2017 71,153 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 71,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 67,772 miles

front inner brake pads getting close to limit

Pass 5 May 2015 65,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,881 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 63,881 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 61,808 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 May 2013 61,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2012 57,454 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,587 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2005 19,148 miles

nearside front tyre worn low tread on outer surface

offside front tyre worn low tread on inner tread

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 XBU 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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

BT02 XBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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