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BL51 BZB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 BZB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,753 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,638 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,200 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,373 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 60,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,647 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,592 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 47,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 36,186 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 36,186 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BL51 BZB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL51 BZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL51 BZB registered?

BL51 BZB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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