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BT02 XLV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,351 miles

engine oil cap left off/surrounding engine bay components covered in oil

lower engine stabilizer mount split

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/low shoulder

n/s/r wheel bearing rough

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm/low shoulder

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

windscreen stonechip

Fail 3 Oct 2012 100,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil cap left off/surrounding engine bay components covered in oil

lower engine stabilizer mount split

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/low shoulder

n/s/r wheel bearing rough

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm/low shoulder

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

windscreen stonechip

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,190 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,190 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,139 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,932 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,840 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 41,840 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 33,771 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 33,770 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 XLV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XLV, 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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What year was BT02 XLV registered?

BT02 XLV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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