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BL51 RLX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,072 mi
Last recorded86,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 RLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section and wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,593 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,592 miles

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

corrosion n/s outer cill

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,026 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 59,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,966 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,374 miles

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

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

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,387 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,387 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 54,127 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,706 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 4 Jan 2007 47,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,301 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 RLX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

BL51 RLX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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