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BW51 BXY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 BXY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered heavily with sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Rear vehicle underbody covered heavily with sealant

all wheel arches are severely corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered heavily with sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Rear vehicle underbody covered heavily with sealant

all wheel arches are severely corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,730 miles

All four wheel arch has surface rust

both inner and outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both outer sills covered with underseal

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

Nearside front + rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Outer & inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Outer & inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 93,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Outer & inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Outer & inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside outer sill has traces of fiberglass over repair

Fail 3 Apr 2015 81,413 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 64,900 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 64,900 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 52,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

hand brake cable insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2011 51,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

hand brake cable insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,430 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,706 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 32,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,103 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,381 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 BXY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BW51 BXY, 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 BXY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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