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BW02 LDJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 LDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 93,726 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Mar 2016 93,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 91,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,109 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,102 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,568 miles

o/s/f head lamp been repaieed

slight power steering leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 74,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f head lamp been repaieed

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,516 miles

O/s outer sill is damaged

o/s/f outer cv gaitor inner securing clip is loose

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,440 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

EMS light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s outer sill is damaged

o/s/f outer cv gaitor inner securing clip is loose

Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,152 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 46,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,683 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 LDJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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