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BW02 FWE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,483 mi
Last recorded74,483 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 FWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 74,483 miles

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 64,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 64,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre has no wear left in it

Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 48,587 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 48,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 6 May 2020 40,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,102 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 29,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,573 miles

Engine oil overfilled.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,920 miles

PAS rack has a slight leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,325 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,325 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,971 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,971 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 13,362 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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BW02 FWE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BW02 FWE, 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 BW02 FWE registered?

BW02 FWE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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