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AG51 BVL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 BVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,874 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 95,874 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2025 89,482 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 89,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 82,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 82,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 72,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 61,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,459 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,349 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 59,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,041 miles

N/S and O/S Sills Corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,041 miles

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

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

N/S and O/S Sills Corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,229 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 57,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight movement detected axle bush

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

Offside Rear slight movement detected axle bush

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,290 miles

N/S and O/S outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 54,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,774 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush [slight split]

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,841 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split.

power steering leak.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,567 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,232 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,700 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,814 miles

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

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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AG51 BVL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AG51 BVL, 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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AG51 BVL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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