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BU02 ZPJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,980 mi
Last recorded56,980 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,980 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R AXLE BUSHES ARE WORN

O/S/R OUTER SILL IS CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,704 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes have play

Fail 21 Jan 2016 55,704 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes have play

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,941 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,616 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 50,092 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 48,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,213 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,271 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 35,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,833 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 ZPJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

BU02 ZPJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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