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BW02 JXC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,654 mi
Last recorded50,654 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 JXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 50,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,924 miles

Vehicle covered in protective coating

Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,829 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 49,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 42,139 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 42,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,393 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,253 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,109 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,385 miles

oil leak from power steering pump.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,313 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Oil leak

engine misfire

Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,628 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 JXC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW02 JXC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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