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BT02 ZXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear NSR & OSR tyres perished

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 76,846 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear NSR & OSR tyres perished

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,000 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake high

Indicator switch faulty not self cancelling for NS indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test around mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge and cracking between tread

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 73,999 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake high

Indicator switch faulty not self cancelling for NS indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test around mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge and cracking between tread

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,380 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,746 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 ZXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

BT02 ZXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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