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BP51 VCJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,305 mi
Last recorded66,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 66,305 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to n/s front tyre flat (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute indicator and brake light flash at the same time (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s rear brake drum binding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wear inner edge close enough to reach ply cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

bottom gear box mount has slight play in bushes and engine mounts have slight play in bushes

chip in zone b of window screen

front to rear exhaust brackets corroded

fuel cap seal slightly worn

fuel filter corroded

gear oil leak

inner drive shaft seal slightly leaking

n/s and o/s front spring corroded

n/s front tyre is punched tried blowing up before start of test but lost air while the test was being carried out

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

n/s o/s front bottom lower arm ball joints have slight play in lower part of ball joint

n/s o/s front rubber flex hose slightly perished

n/s o/s front track rod ends have slight play in ball joints

n/s o/s rear axle bushes slightly perished

n/s o/s rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear shocks have slight movement in upper bush possible top bushes ore shocks have come to there life span no signs of fluid leak around shocks

n/s o/s rear springs corroded

n/s rear arch slightly scabbing

n/s rear brake drum binding and due to the front disks condition brake test was aborted

no spare wheel in under carrier

o/s rear brake light only giving 60 percent of light but still works and can be seen

rear back box slightly corroded

unable to fuel inspect brake pads due to wheel and caliper design

x 4 tyres side walls cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,730 miles

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

Offside Front wiper split

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and close to limits

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 63,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front wiper split

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and close to limits

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,269 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,996 miles

F/wipers splitting

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,477 miles

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

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

Slight play in rear shocker mounts

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,063 miles

Clutch slipping

Fail 7 Jan 2010 54,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Clutch slipping

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,842 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 VCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCJ, 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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BP51 VCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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