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BV02 DZW

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,799 mi
Last recorded159,799 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 DZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 159,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

nearside front brake disc poor condition (cant see pads clearly)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 159,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

nearside front brake disc poor condition (cant see pads clearly)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 142,696 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

slight play both rear top mounts

wear to both rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2008 121,551 miles

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

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

engine oil sump rusty

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 98,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 74,318 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 65,990 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 DZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV02 DZW, 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 DZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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