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BL51 UBA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 UBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,178 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox and engine oil leaking

General corrosion found under the vehicle

O/s front sill corroded. Advised to have replaced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 71,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (Next to axle bush) (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroding

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox and engine oil leaking

General corrosion found under the vehicle

O/s front sill corroded. Advised to have replaced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 68,162 miles

Both rear inner sills are corroding near the axle bushes

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox oil leaking

General corrosion found on the under side of the vehicle

N/s front brake steel pipe to flexible hose corroding

O/s front sill is corroding

Fail 18 May 2016 68,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear inner sills are corroding near the axle bushes

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox oil leaking

General corrosion found on the under side of the vehicle

N/s front brake steel pipe to flexible hose corroding

O/s front sill is corroding

Pass 26 May 2015 64,832 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

N/s front lower wishbone arm, rear bush deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s front brake flexible hose has cracks

O/s front shock absorber corroding

O/s front suspension coil spring corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 64,832 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

N/s front lower wishbone arm, rear bush deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/s front brake flexible hose has cracks

O/s front shock absorber corroding

O/s front suspension coil spring corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 61,415 miles

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox oil leaks

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 61,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox oil leaks

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 58,646 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low and have cuts on the tread

Brake steel pipes to N/s rear flexible hose corroding

Front exhaust down pipe corroding

Fuel filter corroding

Fuel pipes N/s rear corroding

Gearbox has excessive oil leaks

O/s front brake steel pipe to flexible hose corroding

O/s front coil spring corroding

Fail 28 May 2013 58,646 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres are wearing low and have cuts on the tread

Brake steel pipes to N/s rear flexible hose corroding

Front exhaust down pipe corroding

Fuel filter corroding

Fuel pipes N/s rear corroding

Gearbox has excessive oil leaks

O/s front brake steel pipe to flexible hose corroding

O/s front coil spring corroding

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

Pass 22 May 2012 56,329 miles

Both front suspension wishbone arm rear bushes are deteriorating

Both rear brake steel pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox has signs of exceissive oil leaks

O/s front coil spring corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 56,307 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front suspension wishbone arm rear bushes are deteriorating

Both rear brake steel pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

Fuel filter corroding

Gearbox has signs of exceissive oil leaks

O/s front coil spring corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 54,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing on outer surfices

fuel filter rusty

Pass 17 May 2010 50,245 miles

Front brake discs are wearing thin

O/s front wishbone, rear bush is starting to seperate

Windscreen has a small chip in Zone B

Fail 17 May 2010 50,245 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs are wearing thin

O/s front wishbone, rear bush is starting to seperate

Windscreen has a small chip in Zone B

Pass 11 May 2009 46,155 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a small chip on it

Pass 7 May 2008 42,047 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 42,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 37,500 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 37,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM (REAR) BUSH DEBONDING,NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED,FLOOR DAMAGE,DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL,BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND NEARSIDE REAR HAS A NAIL IN IT.ADVISE REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2006 32,779 miles

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

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 UBA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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