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BU02 ZSV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,814 mi
Last recorded170,814 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZSV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 170,814 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 166,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 155,891 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 155,891 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 149,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 143,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,138 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 131,023 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 124,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 118,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,480 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,741 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front anti roll bar end link upper joint split.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 107,741 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front anti roll bar end link upper joint split.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,633 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,475 miles

Car only just passed emissions.

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

Has the timing belt been replaced? We advise every 40000 miles or 4 years . Failure causes major engine damage.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 ZSV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

BU02 ZSV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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