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BL51 ECW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,228 mi
Last recorded42,228 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ECW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,228 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,843 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 39,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,917 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,829 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 35,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 35,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

water leak on engine

Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,440 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 30,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,369 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 26,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,044 miles

indicator stalk when pull for flash is intermitent

Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,850 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 20,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,559 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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BL51 ECW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL51 ECW, 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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BL51 ECW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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