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BL51 RGX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,337 mi
Last recorded92,337 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,337 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicators not self-cancelling

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear wiper not clearing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicators not self-cancelling

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear wiper not clearing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 86,868 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

offside front brake hose perished and split

Fail 10 Nov 2012 86,867 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

offside front brake hose perished and split

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

interior rear view mirror loosly mounted.

near side front raod whhel shows a stone stuck between the wheel and tyre outer side wall.

near side front road wheel rim shows extensive damage.

off and near side front to rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side rear registration plate lamp "dim"

rear axel beam off and near side mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 81,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

interior rear view mirror loosly mounted.

near side front raod whhel shows a stone stuck between the wheel and tyre outer side wall.

near side front road wheel rim shows extensive damage.

off and near side front to rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side rear registration plate lamp "dim"

rear axel beam off and near side mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front suspension ball joint rubber boots split

extensive oil contamination around gearbox and nearside front suspension

front brake pads worn low

nearside front brake hose perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked worn to 2mm

offside front brake hose perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

stone stuck between tyre bead and wheel rim distorting tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

note nearside front tyre is cracking preished with age

Pass 17 Nov 2007 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,734 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 RGX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGX, 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 RGX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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