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BV02 FXE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,503 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 45,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,112 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 45,110 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,356 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 44,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,571 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 42,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,809 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,944 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2014 37,944 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,755 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,641 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,429 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 12,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 12,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine oil overfilled

play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes

valve cover gasket possibly leaking

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 FXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

Is BV02 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 FXE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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