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BW02 OEX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front shocker"s dust cover and bump stop missing

Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,593 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2017 99,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,384 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f antirollbar drop link rubber split and leaking grease no play ok at time of test

o/s/r handbrake cable mounting rubber split but no excessive movement ok at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f antirollbar drop link rubber split and leaking grease no play ok at time of test

o/s/r handbrake cable mounting rubber split but no excessive movement ok at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Anti roll bar link slightly damaged by broken spring

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,433 miles

all tyres feathered

rear tyres have cracks in tread ok at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2008 34,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres feathered

front wipers starting to smear ok at time of test

rear tyres have cracks in tread ok at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,886 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,602 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 OEX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

BW02 OEX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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