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BL51 TYV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 TYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 117,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill closing sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/closing sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (7.1.2)

battery terminals corroded

both front brake disc faces heavily rusted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,973 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (7.1.2)

battery terminals corroded

both front brake disc faces heavily rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,009 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 108,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,422 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 85,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,164 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 60,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,750 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,735 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 47,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,517 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 45,517 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 38,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,096 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 TYV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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