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BL51 VLN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,097 mi
Last recorded53,097 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VLN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 53,097 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis rail (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,845 miles

both front tyres low on tread

oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d,bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on tread

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,644 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,584 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,868 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 VLN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc 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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

BL51 VLN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is BL51 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 VLN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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