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BD51 VUT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,196 mi
Last recorded96,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 96,196 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,196 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,620 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 88,613 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,155 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both blades slightly split.

O/S/R Tyre cracking on edge.

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both blades slightly split.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Tyre cracking on edge.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,292 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 64,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,971 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,675 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 VUT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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