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BT51 PPY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 PPY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 98,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,963 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

front brake pads wearing thin

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2012 87,963 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)

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

front brake pads wearing thin

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,709 miles

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes are worn

both rear wheel arches are corroded

front wiper blades are torn and are not clearing the screen properly

rear axle mounting rubber are splitting

rear service brake performance is low

rear suspension top mounting rubbers are worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,029 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,904 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,909 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,868 miles

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

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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BT51 PPY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT51 PPY, 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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What year was BT51 PPY registered?

BT51 PPY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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