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BT02 XFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 113,625 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 113,625 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2019

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,324 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 105,325 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,451 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 102,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 98,065 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2015 95,421 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 95,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,626 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 90,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,811 miles

Both front inner wing trims damaged

High level stop light not working

Noise belt area

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,254 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,254 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,450 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,450 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,576 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 59,576 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,438 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 32,438 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 27,761 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 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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