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BK51 FTX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 93,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 91,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,370 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,370 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,043 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 84,043 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,836 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 79,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,919 miles

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

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

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/f

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,361 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 65,282 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,211 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,088 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,241 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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BK51 FTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK51 FTX, 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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BK51 FTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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