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BL51 TXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,753 mi
Last recorded91,753 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 TXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,753 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.2.6)

front and rear number plates

nsr outer arch corroded

repair to os headlight

Fail 20 Oct 2016 91,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.2.6)

front and rear number plates

nsr outer arch corroded

repair to os headlight

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,801 miles

front and rear number plates condition

power steering pump and pipes damp

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

power steering pump damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,059 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate poor

os wiper blade bit smeary

rear axle bushes worn OS/NS

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate poor

os wiper blade bit smeary

rear axle bushes worn OS/NS

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,949 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,987 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 TXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

BL51 TXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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