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BU02 ZFZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,770 mi
Last recorded67,770 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 61,861 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe / axle both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 61,788 miles

Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting on both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe / axle both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 58,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,070 miles

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,455 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective insecure ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly along its inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,283 miles

Oil leak Minor leak from engine ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,054 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 43,026 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,214 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 40,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,669 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and persihed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,966 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,008 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 18,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,315 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 ZFZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

BU02 ZFZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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