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BT02 ZPS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 128,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including lower coil springs n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components surface corroded n/s and o/s

rear exhaust brackets rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2025 128,623 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including lower coil springs n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components surface corroded n/s and o/s

rear exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus lower coil springs n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components surface corroded n/s and o/s

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm in places

rear exhaust brackets rusty

wiper performance ?

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,900 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,153 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 113,153 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,475 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,226 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 109,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,597 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 102,597 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,786 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 77,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,645 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary drive belt in poor condition.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,645 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,222 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,222 miles

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

a/con radiator in poor condition........o/s steering rack boot badly perished........

tyres worn low........edge wear on front tyres.......

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,723 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 27,722 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZPS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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