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BL51 LGW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 113,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag illuminated. engine management light illuminated. n/s/f door mirror loose. damage to n/s/r outer sill. n/s/f tyre wareing on inner edge.

Fail 12 May 2012 113,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag illuminated. engine management light illuminated. n/s/f door mirror loose. damage to n/s/r outer sill. n/s/f tyre wareing on inner edge.

Pass 4 May 2011 101,800 miles

Air Bag Light ON.

Damage To N/S Outer Sill.

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Noisey.

Fail 30 Apr 2011 101,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Air Bag Light ON.

Damage To N/S Outer Sill.

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Noisey.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,083 miles

airbag warning lamp on dash illuminated

damage to nearside rear part of sill

dents and scratches over vehicle

front number plate water/dirt damaged

rear wiper missing

Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

airbag warning lamp on dash illuminated

damage to nearside rear part of sill

dents and scratches over vehicle

front number plate water/dirt damaged

rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,670 miles

airbag light on dash illuminated

Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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)

airbag light on dash illuminated

spare tyre wrong size 165 65 13

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,191 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,709 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 LGW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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