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BL51 GZW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 GZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front & rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,517 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front & rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front & rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Fail 29 Dec 2016 59,226 miles

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

nearside front & rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,639 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 54,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2013 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2013 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,136 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 45,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front wishbone rear bush deteriated but no movement made

rear hand brake cables slightly corroded

Fail 25 Dec 2010 42,143 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Dec 2010 42,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2009 38,666 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2008 34,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2007 29,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2007 29,976 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,294 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,267 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 GZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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