MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIM DAMAGED
Offside Front TYRE 2.7MM
Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN AND NOT SECURE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
WHEEL TRIM MISSING
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIM DAMAGED
Offside Front TYRE 2.7MM
Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN AND NOT SECURE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
WHEEL TRIM MISSING
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both the front tyres are slightly perished
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre worn bald on the inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
175/65/14/82h budget
EML light on
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise tracking
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
offside front suspension shock absorber top mounting nut corroded
wear lip on front brake discs
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged
Offside front tyre wearing low on edge
Spare tyre defective
Wheel trim missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine warning light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged
Offside front tyre wearing low on edge
Spare tyre defective
Wheel trim missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine warning light on
Both front inner wheel arch trims damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Slight brake binding nearside rear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front inner wing trims damaged
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
High level stop light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Noise belt area
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Both front inner wing trims damaged
High level stop light not working
Noise belt area
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
175/65/14/82h budget tyre size
Bonnet hard to close
Both front inner wing trims damaged
Front bumper insecure
Offside front tyre 2.9mm,,,Nearside front tyre 2.6mm both low on edges suggest replacement
Poor engine running when cold
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise lazer wheel alignment check.o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edges
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT02 XFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2002.
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