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BL51 VLY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,903 mi
Last recorded69,903 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,903 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 66,669 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,099 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,899 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc`s worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,508 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,525 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Dec 2013 25,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Dec 2012 24,448 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 23,303 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,186 miles

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

rear wiper blade spliting

Fail 30 Dec 2010 22,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

rear wiper blade spliting

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,738 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 20,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 16,494 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 16,494 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,425 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 VLY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

BL51 VLY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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