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BD51 VJY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 71,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,754 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 69,752 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 68,736 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

b oth outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 6 Jan 2022 66,264 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

b oth outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,295 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 64,293 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,734 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,709 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,953 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 55,916 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 48,466 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill Holed (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wiper Blades (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,021 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,050 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,484 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,172 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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BD51 VJY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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