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BL51 LNK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,499 miles

Both CV gaiters starting to perish

Both front bottom ball joint boots perished

Front brake imbalance=18%

O/S/F coil spring rust/corroded

Washers weak and some jets not working but clears screen

oil leaks

surface rust on fuel tank

Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,499 miles

Both CV gaiters starting to perish

Both front bottom ball joint boots perished

Front brake imbalance=18%

O/S/F coil spring rust/corroded

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

Washers weak and some jets not working but clears screen

oil leaks

surface rust on fuel tank

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,747 miles

clutch release bearing noisey

general underbody surface rust

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f spring rusty

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f wing mirror taped on but secure

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

oil leaks

Fail 22 Nov 2014 83,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch release bearing noisey

general underbody surface rust

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f spring rusty

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f wing mirror taped on but secure

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,814 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner egde

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,319 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,676 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 36,773 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,792 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 26,792 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 LNK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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