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BW02 UBT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,865 mi
Last recorded75,865 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 UBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,752 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,323 miles

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

tracking recomended

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

tracking recomended

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,228 miles

N/S/R tyre got nail and and metal stuck

Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R tyre got nail and and metal stuck

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,576 miles

engine burning oil - filled up 2Ltrs of customers own oil

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

oil leak

rear reg plate fading

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,557 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine burning oil - filled up 2Ltrs of customers own oil

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

oil leak

rear reg plate fading

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,373 miles

rear wiper smeerind screen wash

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,203 miles

Front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn resulting in movement

Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,203 miles

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

Front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn resulting in movement

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

Fail 9 Jul 2008 32,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,179 miles

gear box leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2007 28,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gear box leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,273 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 UBT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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