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BD51 VJP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VJP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch and inner (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside outer wheel arch corroded

oil leak from power steering

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Major oil leak from gearbox area

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 91,793 miles

All 4 tyres are perishing and cracking, especially on the inner side walls!

The engine is loosing oil

The front brake pads are 2 3rds worn

The n/s rear shock absorber is wet and weaping to the limit!

there is corossion on the body and underside in various places

Pass 19 May 2014 89,589 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside rear wheel arch lower area.

Corrosion to offside outer sill at rear send.

Front brake hoses are deteriorating.

Pass 10 May 2013 87,213 miles

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

Suspect clutch is worn / wearing.

Pass 11 May 2012 85,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 83,315 miles

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter is leaking

Pass 28 May 2010 81,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 81,384 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 79,799 miles

near side door mirror slightly insecure.

near side outer sill starting to corroding near belt mounts

slight cracking to front brake hoses

Pass 29 May 2008 78,044 miles

off side rear trailing arm bush starting to get soft.

slight corrosion starting on near side outer sill.

Pass 25 May 2007 76,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 74,511 miles

both rear tyres cracking fairly badly on inner shoulders of tread.

front lower arm bushes starting to seperate

windscreen washer pump very poor(but still works to passable level at time of test).

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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BD51 VJP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD51 VJP, 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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BD51 VJP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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