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AX51 NLF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyrer walls perrished

Fail 26 Jan 2017 58,460 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyrer walls perrished

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,708 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 50,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,815 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,935 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,526 miles

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

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

near side rear brake pipe is getting rusty

nearside rear offside rear top suspension mountings are worn

offside axel beam bush is 90% split out

offside front brake flexi-hose is perished

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 14 Jan 2013 40,508 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

near side rear brake pipe is getting rusty

nearside rear offside rear top suspension mountings are worn

offside axel beam bush is 90% split out

offside front brake flexi-hose is perished

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,976 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,788 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 28,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 26,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,285 miles

NSF TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

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

nsf and osf lower arm bushes are splitting out

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,302 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 19,302 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,174 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 16,174 miles

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

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

osr top suspenshion mount is worn.

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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AX51 NLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX51 NLF, 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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AX51 NLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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