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BD51 VKC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VKC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 146,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 142,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 142,814 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 138,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 138,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 138,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 132,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 131,904 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 122,614 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion both sides outter sill's and rear arch's

Pass 10 May 2016 111,065 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perrished on inner wall

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 111,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perrished on inner wall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 100,457 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 May 2015 100,457 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 86,055 miles

front numberplate needs changing soon.

o/side rear wheel buckled on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 74,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Steering lock not working has immobiliser fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 74,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Steering lock not working has immobiliser fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 61,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,204 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edges

slight perishing to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 14 May 2010 51,508 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

Fail 14 May 2010 51,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 15 May 2009 45,880 miles

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

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 16 May 2008 39,608 miles

muti v belt perished

offside front inner cv boot slight moisture

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

slight perishing of front wishbone bushes

slight wear and corrosion on front discs, pads worn low

Fail 18 May 2007 36,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s mirror fixing weak

Pass 18 May 2007 36,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s mirror fixing weak

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,195 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades starting to smear

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 VKC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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