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BL51 GZX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,318 mi
Last recorded17,318 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 17,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 17,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 7,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 7,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 7,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 7,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 6,751 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 6,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking CORRODED (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at center (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 6,627 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 6,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 6,352 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 6,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 5,771 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 5,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,119 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 4,675 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 4,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 3,729 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 3,113 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 2,621 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 GZX 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 90.5%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

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

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