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BG51 PWE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 PWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,928 miles

Nearside Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,510 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,170 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake outer cable corroded (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened handbrake outer cable corroded (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 32,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill within 30cm of trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill within 30cm of trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake outer cable corroded (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened handbrake outer cable corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,878 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,874 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 66,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 63,701 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,953 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,953 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,978 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 37,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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BG51 PWE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG51 PWE, 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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BG51 PWE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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