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BT51 SDZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 SDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 122,123 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking at master cylinder union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor and inner sill and inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52 percent out of balance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front headlamp image deteriating

Pass 8 Feb 2017 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

exhaust heat sheld damaged

head light stork intermitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 115,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

exhaust heat sheld damaged

head light stork intermitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth-worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 102,261 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s rear and front top suspension bushs has play

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

o/s front floor pan has corrision

o/s rear seat belt not checked / child seat fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2015 102,261 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s rear and front top suspension bushs has play

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

o/s front floor pan has corrision

o/s rear seat belt not checked / child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,645 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s front cv boots heavy cracking and just starting to leak oil from cracks

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

n/s and o/s rear chassis has corrision

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

n/s and o/s rear sills has corrision

n/s and o/s rear suspension bushs has play

n/s front floor pan has heavy corrision

Fail 22 Jan 2014 97,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s front cv boots heavy cracking and just starting to leak oil from cracks

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

n/s and o/s rear chassis has corrision

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

n/s and o/s rear sills has corrision

n/s and o/s rear suspension bushs has play

n/s front floor pan has heavy corrision

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,574 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut(s) but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 29 Jan 2011 83,800 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,652 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 54,652 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,253 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 44,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,818 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 SDZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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