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BP51 VFC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,129 mi
Last recorded143,129 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 143,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 135,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 135,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,601 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,961 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly bulging in tread

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,961 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly bulging in tread

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 42,462 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 42,462 miles

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

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

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

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 VFC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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