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BW02 JZN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

56,536 mi
Last recorded56,536 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,536 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 56,418 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,898 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 54,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,649 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 53,649 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,633 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,173 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,088 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 48,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SIDE REAR AXLE. INNER SILLS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,650 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,275 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 43,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,725 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 40,725 miles

Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,523 miles

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

advise o/s rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,527 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 34,527 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,332 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 20,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,081 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,311 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 JZN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BW02 JZN, 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 JZN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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