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BT51 PZU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition advise these be replaced..

both rear brake pipes in poor condition.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 84,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition advise these be replaced..

both rear brake pipes in poor condition.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,193 miles

General corrosion on sills and arches

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,164 miles

both outer sills weak.

o/s sill top weak.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 66,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both outer sills weak.

front pads low.

o/s sill top weak.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,734 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 59,723 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,595 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 46,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,918 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,656 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,386 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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BT51 PZU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT51 PZU, 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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BT51 PZU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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