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BW02 JVT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 JVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 51,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 51,699 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floors both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,766 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 49,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,457 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,134 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,370 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 44,370 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,111 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,866 miles

condition of o/s head lamp

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,388 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,048 miles

O/s drive shaft gear box oil seal weeping

O/s rear wheel arch corroded may affect next years mot result

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,999 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 35,995 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,176 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 32,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 30,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,573 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,508 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 JVT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVT, 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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BW02 JVT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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