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BW51 AYA

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 AYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,290 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 104,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,918 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,345 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 87,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,466 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 81,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 76,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front and n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,595 miles

o/s front and n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,069 miles

front discs corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s rear tyre low

Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,069 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s rear tyre low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,522 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Fail 24 Mar 2009 61,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

fluid leak nearside

offside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 50,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,979 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 39,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BW51 AYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AYA, 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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BW51 AYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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