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BL51 FNV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,507 mi
Last recorded119,507 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 119,507 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 112,760 miles

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

slight bind nsr brake

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 28 Apr 2012 105,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sill starting to corrode

corrsion starting both rear wheel archs

corrsion starting nearside rear inner sill

offside wiper split but cleaning screen

Fail 28 Apr 2012 105,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sill starting to corrode

corrsion starting both rear wheel archs

corrsion starting nearside rear inner sill

offside wiper split but cleaning screen

Pass 6 Apr 2011 128,830 miles

front wheels look to be out of alignment

Fail 30 Mar 2011 128,729 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wheels look to be out of alignment

Pass 24 Apr 2010 119,938 miles

rear axle bushes worn but not considered excessive

Fail 17 Apr 2010 119,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear axle bushes worn but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2009 111,886 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 96,330 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,044 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 63,044 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 FNV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

BL51 FNV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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