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BT02 XER

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,760 mi
Last recorded86,760 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,760 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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,907 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,076 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,898 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,828 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 73,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,930 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,930 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 48,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,104 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,104 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid level low.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,006 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,989 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 34,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,247 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 XER 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 70%.

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

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