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BL51 OEY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,175 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 118,175 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 103,870 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 103,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 102,254 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,240 miles

centre front lower screen very slight stone chip damage legal at time of test

o/s rear lower wheel arch rusting/corroding but not holed at time of test strongly suggest weld repair soon as may fail next year

Pass 31 Dec 2010 73,229 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 55,678 miles

o/s rear steel brake pipe corroded close to legal limit but legal at test suggest change now or soon

Fail 9 Jan 2010 55,678 miles

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

o/s rear steel brake pipe corroded close to legal limit but legal at test suggest change now or soon

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 39,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 31,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,050 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 OEY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

BL51 OEY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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