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BL51 PXM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 PXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 116,496 miles

body in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2018 116,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,331 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 109,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,158 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,753 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear both parking cables corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,335 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2012 89,788 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,745 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 83,743 miles

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

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

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,913 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 70,911 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,146 miles

slight inbalance to front brakes

Fail 31 Jan 2007 56,964 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

bushes worn in front suspension lower arms

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and outer sidewall worn

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,964 miles

bushes worn in front suspension lower arms

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and outer sidewall worn

Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 PXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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