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BV02 FXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 63,212 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,371 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 61,371 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,575 miles

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 12 Feb 2019 57,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,981 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 53,980 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,724 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sidesaxle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,878 miles

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion in side door (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 45,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inside door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill in side door (6.1.B.2)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion in side door (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside door by sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside door by sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear inside door (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 41,313 miles

Oil leak

front ( flexi corrosion ) exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

n/s/r tyre has deep splits & is 14 years old

nearside ( outter silll under door seal ) body has slight corrosion

nearside rear ( axel bussh ) subframe rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage & is 11 years old

offside (outter sill under door seal ) body has slight corrosion

offside rear ( axel bush ) subframe rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 31 Jan 2015 41,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has deep splits & is 14 years old

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage & is 11 years old

Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,544 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 37,544 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 34,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,499 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,574 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,968 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 FXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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