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AD51 ZBR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,320 miles

NO WORKING REVERSE LIGHT

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

TYRES 175/65R14 ON FRONT AXEL 185/60R14 ON REAR AXEL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 131,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability UPPER TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NO WORKING REVERSE LIGHT

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

TYRES 175/65R14 ON FRONT AXEL 185/60R14 ON REAR AXEL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,215 miles

Front possible worn constant velocity joint due to noise on lock but no visual wear

damage to wind screen in zone b does not impair drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Mar 2018 126,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Front possible worn constant velocity joint due to noise on lock but no visual wear

damage to wind screen in zone b does not impair drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,504 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,272 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 118,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 112,609 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 108,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,619 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,684 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have slight sidewall cracks (perishing).

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,373 miles

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

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

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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AD51 ZBR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD51 ZBR, 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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AD51 ZBR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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