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BL51 FLG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FLG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 92,584 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 89,043 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 85,468 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,952 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,448 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,819 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,910 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 30 Jan 2009 60,869 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,703 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 56,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2006 47,951 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 FLG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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