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BL51 OWM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,086 mi
Last recorded49,086 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corossion is evident in this vehicle as yet not excessive

Fail 1 Aug 2018 49,082 miles

Front Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corossion is evident in this vehicle as yet not excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,555 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,750 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 38,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,713 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,368 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre ten year old and is starting to crack

Fail 19 Jul 2011 31,368 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre ten year old and is starting to crack

Fail 20 Jul 2010 30,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,537 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 29,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,312 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 27,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,137 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 OWM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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