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BU02 ZFL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,611 mi
Last recorded88,611 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,611 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,510 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear boot full

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,505 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear boot full

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

offside sill corrorded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 67,750 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,257 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,145 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wipers split

Fail 26 Jan 2010 53,145 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,614 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 ZFL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

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

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