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BP51 VFU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,094 mi
Last recorded60,094 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 60,094 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,955 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,922 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 29,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in both rear top shockabsorber mounts

Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,390 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 VFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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