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BL51 OWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,570 miles

corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches.

deterioration to rear axle bushes

general corrosion to underbody and various components.

oil leaks.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches.

deterioration to rear axle bushes

general corrosion to underbody and various components.

oil leaks.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,756 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,632 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 52,542 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,922 miles

slight play in front shock absorbers

tread low on nsr tyre [165/70t13]

Fail 10 Apr 2009 42,916 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in front shock absorbers

tread low on nsr tyre [165/70t13]

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

advise n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2006 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise n/s/r tyre perished

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 OWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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