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BU02 ZRX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,997 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,406 miles

Central Front gear box seal minor oil leak o/s drive shaft

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,028 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

top stop lamp inop

Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust down pipe to flexi deteriorating

nearside front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing and outer sidewall slightly damaged and slightly bulged,recommend replacement 175/65/r14 82t

rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 24 Jun 2015 92,051 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust down pipe to flexi deteriorating

nearside front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing and outer sidewall slightly damaged and slightly bulged,recommend replacement 175/65/r14 82t

rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative

unable to open nearside rear door from inside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,088 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 82,123 miles

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

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

damage to o/s sill

oil below minimum (toped up)

Fail 2 May 2013 82,123 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

damage to o/s sill

oil below minimum (toped up)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 76,122 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,108 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 45,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 39,874 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 39,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,945 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 ZRX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

BU02 ZRX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is BU02 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ZRX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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