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BU02 ZCE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,047 mi
Last recorded33,047 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 33,047 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill all over (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill all over (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,840 miles

light corrosion on outer sills

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 27,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2019 27,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2018 26,680 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Service brake has just met the requirement (55%)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 26,678 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Service brake has just met the requirement (53%)

Pass 24 May 2017 25,055 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 25,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2016 24,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 24,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,076 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,823 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 15,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,864 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 ZCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU02 ZCE, 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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BU02 ZCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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