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BD51 YGU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,661 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,605 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower suspension arms rear bushes. Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arches. Both sides (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,973 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,837 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,837 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,170 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 60,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,269 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 53,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,146 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 YGU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YGU, 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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What year was BD51 YGU registered?

BD51 YGU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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