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BL51 FJC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,118 mi
Last recorded23,118 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FJC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 23,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front headlamp mounting bracket been repaired as off sides wing as some accident damage

Pass 27 Mar 2018 15,268 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,073 miles

ns/r...os/f...ns/f.. tyres are cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

ns/r...os/f...ns/f.. tyres are cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,342 miles

both front lower arm bushs started to pull out

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 13,342 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,620 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicles underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,205 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,869 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking all arond sidewalls

Fail 3 Apr 2009 9,869 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and offside rear tyres cracking all arond sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 8,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 8,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FJC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FJC, 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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What year was BL51 FJC registered?

BL51 FJC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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The MOT history for BL51 FJC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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