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BT02 XDZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,258 mi
Last recorded88,258 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 88,258 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak COOLANT FAN NOT WORKINGN /OVER HEATING DURING EMISSIONS TEST ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 17%ON REAR (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,208 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 84,208 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2022 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***STRONG ADVISORY*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***STRONG ADVISORY*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Unit damaged, temporary repaired and secured, aim correct

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,600 miles

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 71,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,509 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 69,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,639 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 66,639 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,117 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 55,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,329 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 51,329 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,726 miles

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

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

both rear tyres weak/cracking

nearside rear stop light intermitant fault

Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,707 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,365 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,365 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,552 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,173 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,049 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 XDZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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