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BL51 VNM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,383 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 79,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,270 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 46,310 miles

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

both front tyres has inner edge wear

Pass 25 May 2016 43,565 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 43,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,494 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,340 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 37,340 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,395 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 32,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,148 miles

front offside tyre perrished

leak from gearbox

nearside rear tyre perrished and screw in it

offside rear tyre perrished 175/65/14

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 30,148 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front offside tyre perrished

leak from gearbox

nearside rear tyre perrished and screw in it

offside rear tyre perrished 175/65/14

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,490 miles

both rear subframe bushs slightly debonding

coolant low. signs of coolant loss around thermostate area

slight oil leak from gear change seal

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,744 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,063 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 22,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,581 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 18,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O.S. Wiper not clearing the screen too well

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 VNM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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