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BL51 UBU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 78,898 miles

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

chassis has slight corrosion

offside rear indicator not working on TRAILER socket

various suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 78,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

offside rear indicator not working on TRAILER socket

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,345 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,833 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

gear box leaking oil

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 47,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

gear box leaking oil

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,133 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 47,121 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,627 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,673 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,479 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 UBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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