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BV02 EXM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded...underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,927 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to perish brake pipes corroded n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to perish brake pipes corroded n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,857 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,593 miles

Oil leak exhaust corroded ()

exhust corroded

front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Fail 19 Jan 2017 60,593 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak exhaust corroded ()

exhust corroded

front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,827 miles

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to wear

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/f spring corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 58,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to wear

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/f spring corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,756 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Jan 2015 57,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,098 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,285 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2007 18,713 miles

front tyres and o/s/r tyre perished. †o/s/f suspension arm bush worn.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,607 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 EXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EXM, 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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What year was BV02 EXM registered?

BV02 EXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 EXM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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