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BU02 ZKA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,068 mi
Last recorded76,068 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount floor area/underside of vehicle (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front attachment point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front attachment point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,395 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,988 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,965 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,385 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

welding repairs made to vehicle, rear beam axle bushes worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear beam axle bushes worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre side wall/tread have cracks

Fail 17 Dec 2009 46,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre side wall/tread have cracks

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,975 miles

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

nearside front inner wing infill panel partly missing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,971 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 41,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

backing on front number plate starting to seperate

cam cover gasket leaking oil

interior mirror insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,095 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 ZKA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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