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BT51 RZX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,155 mi
Last recorded79,155 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 RZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 79,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 64,130 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 62,420 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,542 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/Front Tyre Wall Cut But Not enough to reach Cords.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,639 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/Front Tyre Wall Cut But Not enough to reach Cords.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,375 miles

both front sill steps and n/s/r wheel arch showing corrosion

both sills showing corrosion

rear beam axle both bushes splitting

underside showing corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2014 46,375 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front sill steps and n/s/r wheel arch showing corrosion

both sills showing corrosion

rear beam axle both bushes splitting

underside showing corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,956 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to near side rear lower arch area

surface corrosion to both inner front step areas

surface corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to near side rear lower arch area

surface corrosion to both inner front step areas

surface corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2011 28,370 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,811 miles

hole in outer sill on the nearside

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,372 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,298 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 RZX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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