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BW02 UWT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,861 mi
Last recorded77,861 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 UWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise nearside outer sill panel is corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,861 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise nearside outer sill panel is corroded

advise offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

NEARSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW APPROX DOWN TO 3MM

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT PLAY ON GLASS

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING CORRODING

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,826 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,543 miles

baby seat fitted n/s rear adult belt not checked in full

Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,533 miles

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

baby seat fitted n/s rear adult belt not checked in full

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,769 miles

baby seat fitted n/s rear adult belt not checked in full

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 35,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 13,206 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 UWT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

BW02 UWT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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