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BK51 XRL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 122,672 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,203 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

under side of car has surface rust

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,634 miles

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

Sill trims fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 21 Feb 2017 110,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Sill trims fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,105 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

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

Offside mounting bush worn (Rear Axle beam)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Slight buckle to Nearside front Wheel

Slight tarnish to both front Brake discs

Underside of Vehicle becoming very Rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

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

Offside mounting bush worn (Rear Axle beam)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Slight buckle to Nearside front Wheel

Slight tarnish to both front Brake discs

Underside of Vehicle becoming very Rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

surface rust to both rear wheel arches

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

surface rust to both rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,588 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 33,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,751 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,487 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 XRL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK51 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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