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BT02 ZXB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,627 mi
Last recorded96,627 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 96,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr afore fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf (1.4.A.2f)

dry antifreeze around engine mount under fluid reservoir

oil leaked over engine bay components including steering rack, pump and drive shaft

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Fail 26 May 2017 96,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back section pipe hole (7.1.2)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn osf (2.5.C.2c)

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid osf (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr afore fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf (1.4.A.2f)

dry antifreeze around engine mount under fluid reservoir

nsr tyre low air and nail irrepairable location

oil leaked over engine bay components including steering rack, pump and drive shaft

osf inner drive shaft cv gaiter grease seepage inner end

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Pass 27 May 2016 89,080 miles

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 21 May 2016 88,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 28 May 2015 83,976 miles

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

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 17 May 2014 79,274 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 17 May 2014 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 75,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine noisey

Pass 25 May 2012 71,547 miles

Oil leak

engine oil level very low

Pass 27 May 2011 67,159 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 67,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 63,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,585 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,090 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 54,090 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,737 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 40,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 ZXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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