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BV02 BJZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,413 miles

Brake hose ferrules (various) corroding

Brake hoses (e.g. see fronts) perishing

Exhaust leak- flexi joint/area

Fuel pipe and filter corroding- underside

General underside corrosion inc. components

Localized brake pipes corrosion

Underside exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,410 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose ferrules (various) corroding

Brake hoses (e.g. see fronts) perishing

Exhaust leak- flexi joint/area

Fuel pipe and filter corroding- underside

General underside corrosion inc. components

Localized brake pipes corrosion

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Underside exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,881 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,881 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,248 miles

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

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 98,248 miles

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

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

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,536 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,589 miles

wiper blades ends split

sump corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear brakes low performance

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear brakes low performance

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

sump corroded

wiper blades ends split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,866 miles

Exhaust bracket corroding

Front suspension wishbones back bushes seperating

Localised coil spring/s corrosion

Lower effort- offside rear foot brake. Recommend attention

Nearside front brake disc corroding

Slight perrishing to front brake hoses and CV gaiters and offside rear tyre sidewall

Some brake pipes corrosion eg. offside rear etc

Spare tyre size differs from on-car tyre sizes

Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust bracket corroding

Front suspension wishbones back bushes seperating

Localised coil spring/s corrosion

Lower effort- offside rear foot brake. Recommend attention

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake disc corroding

Slight perrishing to front brake hoses and CV gaiters and offside rear tyre sidewall

Some brake pipes corrosion eg. offside rear etc

Spare tyre size differs from on-car tyre sizes

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,068 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 20 Oct 2010 79,068 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,174 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 69,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 55,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,335 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,742 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 34,523 miles

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

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 BJZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 BJZ, 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 BJZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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