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BV02 BFU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,604 mi
Last recorded64,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 BFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills and floor area corrosion forming (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sills and floor area corrosion forming (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near axle mount, viewed from underside (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sills and floor area corrosion forming (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sills and floor area corrosion forming (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,488 miles

Engine coolant low

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine coolant low

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,640 miles

minor split in nearside lower ball joint dust cover

nearside door mirror taped up

obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

minor split in nearside lower ball joint dust cover

nearside door mirror taped up

obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,406 miles

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

off side rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,385 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

off side rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

offside rear tyre has slight splits

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,783 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 31,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,323 miles

wear on front brake pads and discs

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,329 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,605 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 BFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc 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 BV02 BFU, 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 BFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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