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BW51 AXO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 AXO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,542 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak from gear box ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 129,542 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 118,370 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 118,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,686 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,504 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,079 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 105,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,503 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,502 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 90,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,108 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 79,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,755 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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BW51 AXO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW51 AXO, 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 BW51 AXO registered?

BW51 AXO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is BW51 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 AXO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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