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BT02 XEB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 125,846 miles

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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

boot laden

Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 116,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights are on stop lamps stay on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 108,892 miles

Fron anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Power steering fluid on minimum

Rear engine mount/stabilizer ruber bush worn

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2017 108,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,224 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 79,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

advise front exhaust flex poor condition

advise nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,120 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

advise front exhaust flex poor condition

advise nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,327 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake outer pads on test limit very thin unable to inspect inner pads

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,020 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 42,020 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 30,368 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 XEB 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 75%.

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

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