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BL51 FMJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,900 mi
Last recorded75,900 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 75,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides . (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter?. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres age cracked .

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres age cracked.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres age cracked.

Pass 19 May 2016 66,699 miles

Engine oil on min

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on inside. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres age cracking.

Fail 19 May 2016 66,699 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine oil on min

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on inside. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres age cracking.

Pass 21 May 2015 62,146 miles

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

No centre rear view mirror.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 54,001 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,628 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 FMJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

BL51 FMJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is BL51 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 FMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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