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BU02 ZPS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZPS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 112,494 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 112,447 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 107,501 miles

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

Rear both sides rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 103,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,394 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2014

Oil leak

both rear tyre cracking

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,560 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre cracking

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,110 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,543 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT OUTTER SID WALL DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,042 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,885 miles

off side and near side front suspension lower arms rear bushes split

off side and near side front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,368 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 34,659 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,177 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 30,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZPS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?

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

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