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BU02 ZTL

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,375 mi
Last recorded71,375 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,375 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 71,374 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,118 miles

Both nearside tyre sidewalls worn/scrubbed

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

both nearside tyre outer walls scrubbed

Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,480 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre, sidewall is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre, sidewall is slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre. Inner side wall has a split in the sidewall, No cords visible

Fail 31 Aug 2013 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre, sidewall is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre, sidewall is slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre. Inner side wall has a split in the sidewall, No cords visible

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,447 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 34,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,448 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 ZTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZTL, 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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BU02 ZTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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