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BW02 KCZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,321 mi
Last recorded152,321 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2018 152,321 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sills are corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

surface corrosion to the inner and outer sills

Fail 29 Dec 2017 148,826 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in 2 areas marked yellow (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

surface corrosion to the inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Jan 2017 144,352 miles

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

slight corrosion to both sills

Fail 6 Jan 2017 144,320 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 5 Jan 2016 140,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 140,435 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,398 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 136,383 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 131,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 124,832 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 117,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,835 miles

osr and nsr axle bushes worn slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2010 109,189 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 98,078 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,078 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,202 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 KCZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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