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BW02 KFA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 KFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,159 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 93,159 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,915 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor rubber cracked and perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle, front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front steering rack gaitor rubber cracked and perished,

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle, front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight damage to n/s gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 77,879 miles

both front rackboots twisted

engine management light on the dash

Fail 28 Apr 2012 77,879 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front rackboots twisted

engine management light on the dash

Pass 9 May 2011 59,984 miles

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

slight cracks on tread on rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,407 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,146 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 KFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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