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BL51 NZW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 NZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,004 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 87,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,248 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,875 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,837 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 NZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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