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BP51 WML

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 WML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriating with age.

surface corrosion on both rear wheel arches and both outer sills.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 96,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

GEARBOX OIL LEAK (5TH GEAR HOUSING)

NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

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

OSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,307 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,307 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,102 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2009 94,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,871 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 65,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes slightly perished and cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,063 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes slightly perished and cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2007 65,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

offside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall caused by being run under inflated

rear axle bushes cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,906 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 WML is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WML, 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 WML is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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