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DF02 BFO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 BFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,312 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,291 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017

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

engine man light on

Fail 20 Dec 2017

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine man light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre stop light inop

Fail 29 Nov 2016 122,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light inop

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,780 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 121,780 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 118,324 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 111,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,959 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,442 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 93,442 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,398 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

Fail 23 Nov 2010 80,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,544 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,141 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 43,141 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2006 33,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,837 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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DF02 BFO 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 DF02 BFO, 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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DF02 BFO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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