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BV02 BCZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

78,633 mi
Last recorded78,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 BCZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,633 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 78,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,230 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 77,149 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axles bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,070 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 76,069 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,059 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 73,398 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 20 May 2017 73,350 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 13 May 2016 71,544 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 71,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,285 miles

coolant leaking from engine [not mot item]

removed item from drivers view prior to test

seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking from engine [not mot item]

removed item from drivers view prior to test

seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,605 miles

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

other prescribed areas becoming very rusty

removed items from screen prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2015 62,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

removed items from screen prior to test

some areas of under car have corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2015 62,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear wheelarches advise welded repairs

removed items from screen prior to test

Fail 5 Mar 2015 62,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine coolant low.

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded. offside front brake flexy bose is deterioated.

offside lower outer sill corroded. offside floor corroded. nearside & offside rear inner sills corroded. nearside & offside rear chassis are corroded.

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to o/s sill not considered excessive

rear seatbelts slow to retract

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,198 miles

corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 11 Mar 2013 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,478 miles

n/s lower arm bushes spliting

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre wearing on inside tracking reqierd both reartyres perished 185 55 14

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,529 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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BV02 BCZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BV02 BCZ, 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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BV02 BCZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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