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BL51 OAS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,189 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,432 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 82,432 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,879 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,266 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,266 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,307 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,274 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise handbrake - high travel

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,775 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,775 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,081 miles

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

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

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

suspect fault in o/s rear brake

Pass 20 Oct 2005 37,678 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 67,649 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OAS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 OAS, 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 OAS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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