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BT51 RCX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,750 mi
Last recorded23,750 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 RCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 23,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 22,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 22,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,794 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 21,297 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 21,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 13,957 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f door mirror assembly insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,809 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)

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 RCX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT51 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

BT51 RCX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is BT51 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 RCX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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