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BL51 FPT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,989 mi
Last recorded94,989 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,989 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 94,975 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,055 miles

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

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

cooling fan not cutting in

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 23,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,722 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 5,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 1,815 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 FPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

BL51 FPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is BL51 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 FPT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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