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BU02 ZLO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,554 mi
Last recorded29,554 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,249 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside outer sill panel starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2020 28,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 28,795 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer door sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,116 miles

Both rear, inner sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,286 miles

Both inner sills and rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,888 miles

both rear copper brake pipes corroded

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,221 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,521 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 23,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 2,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,198 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 18,583 miles

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

front wipers spilt

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,583 miles

front wipers spilt

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 14,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 ZLO 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 81%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

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

Is BU02 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ZLO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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