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BD51 VUW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,921 mi
Last recorded162,921 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 162,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 159,074 miles

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

both rear arches corroded

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 20 Feb 2015 159,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear arches corroded

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 151,840 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 151,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 145,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 136,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 126,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,309 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,645 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 79,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VUW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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