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BT02 XHN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,657 mi
Last recorded70,657 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,657 miles

MIL light on dash

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 70,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

MIL light on dash

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,250 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 59,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,861 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,664 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,664 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,600 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on

o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyres on limit

oil level very low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate poor but still able to read

n/s rear tyre low on tread

Fail 25 Jun 2010 38,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear number plate poor but still able to read

n/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,766 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 29,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,428 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,428 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,994 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 XHN 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 60%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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