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BP51 VAX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,269 mi
Last recorded32,269 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 32,269 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 32,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 28,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sil starting to corroded appeared ok at test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 28,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sil starting to corroded appeared ok at test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,093 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 22,608 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 19,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 15,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 11,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 11,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 10,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 9,227 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,697 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 6,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 5,625 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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BP51 VAX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BP51 VAX, 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 BP51 VAX registered?

BP51 VAX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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