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BU02 WMV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,182 mi
Last recorded137,182 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 137,182 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main axle areas weak limts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main axle areas weak limits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 129,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os,ns (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced light insircure (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main axle areas weak limts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main axle areas weak limits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,857 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 116,852 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,858 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,858 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2020 86,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,582 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 76,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,453 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 66,453 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,306 miles

offside headlamp has condensation inside it

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,502 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 34,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,393 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,713 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 13,616 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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BU02 WMV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BU02 WMV, 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 BU02 WMV registered?

BU02 WMV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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