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BF51 ELJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 May 2017 52,417 miles

Both front tyres low

Both front tyres low

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,327 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2010

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 24,004 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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BF51 ELJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF51 ELJ, 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 BF51 ELJ registered?

BF51 ELJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BF51 ELJ safe to buy?

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