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BW02 UKS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,317 miles

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

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Mar 2014 94,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Jul 2013 94,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,282 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Jun 2010 70,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,484 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,484 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2008 53,207 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,207 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,147 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 42,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 UKS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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