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BP51 VGC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 79,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wing panel is damaged no sharp edges

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

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

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

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

advise clutch requires att

advise exhaust center pipe and mountig bracket badly coroded

advise fuel tank and fuel filter are coroded

advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,835 miles

Coolant leakage.

Drivers seat/base insecure.

Front brake pads worn, brake discs worn, corroded/pitted.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside & nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 77,835 miles

Coolant leakage.

Drivers seat/base insecure.

Front brake pads worn, brake discs worn, corroded/pitted.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside & nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,193 miles

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

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,701 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advised s and g check (offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge)

handbrake travel is high

nearside front wing is slightly damaged

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advised s and g check (offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge)

handbrake travel is high

nearside front wing is slightly damaged

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,648 miles

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

front bumper is damaged

nearside front headlamp bulb may be illegal

nearside front wing is damaged

offside front headlamp bulb may be illegal

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 82T 0252853

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,648 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper is damaged

nearside front headlamp bulb may be illegal

nearside front wing is damaged

offside front headlamp bulb may be illegal

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 82T 0252853

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,180 miles

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

advised s and g check

front registration plate is starting to get dirty

nearside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14TR 02 52853

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 TR 02 52853

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Fail 4 Feb 2011 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advised s and g check

front registration plate is starting to get dirty

nearside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14TR 02 52853

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14 TR 02 52853

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,812 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp has hole in lense & bracket damage.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate in poor condition.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,283 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 35,269 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side front damaged and small hole in head lamp glass

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,269 miles

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

near side front damaged and small hole in head lamp glass

Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 VGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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