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BL51 VKX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,573 mi
Last recorded24,573 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 24,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both bottom panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 21,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 21,209 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 18,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 17,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 17,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 15,752 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 13,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 12,361 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,068 miles

O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deterioated

Fail 14 Mar 2017 12,067 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/f tyre perished and cracked

O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deterioated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,580 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 11,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,472 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,331 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 3,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 3,872 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,464 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 3,464 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 2,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 1,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 935 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 VKX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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