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BU02 ZRT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,905 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint minor leak of gases + joint not fully tight / loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From centre of vehicle from joint to flexible hose ferrule joint and from flexible hose ferrule joint to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From centre of vehicle joint to flexible hose ferrule joint and from flexible hose ferrule joint to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint minor leak of gases + joint not fully tight / loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system heat shield above silencer box insecure fallen on to silencer box corroded around fixing , noisy / rattling.

Rear exhaust system heat shield insecure / loose , corroded around fixings

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,991 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on tread area, recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,648 miles

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked and leaking ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 70,648 miles

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked and leaking ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 62,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,109 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,771 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,071 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 6,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,777 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 ZRT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

BU02 ZRT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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