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BT02 XMW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,632 mi
Last recorded60,632 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,632 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack end joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,677 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 51,677 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,859 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 41,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2015 33,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 32,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,622 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 28,559 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,198 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 22,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 22,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 18,386 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 18,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2006 15,489 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 15,489 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XMW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

BT02 XMW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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