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BW51 BYA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,910 mi
Last recorded147,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 BYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 147,910 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 147,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.050 READING (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN - MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL - MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES TAPED OVER / CORRODED ON INNER - NO SHARP EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED INNER AND OUTER FACES

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 May 2017 145,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroding but not yet sharp or dangerous

underbody corroding in various places

Fail 10 May 2017 145,122 miles

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

underbody corroding in various places

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroding but not yet sharp or dangerous

Pass 27 May 2016 141,618 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 May 2016 141,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2015 138,089 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2015 138,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 133,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog light tell tail blue in colour

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 133,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear fog light tell tail blue in colour

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,464 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Jun 2013 128,459 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front & rear foglight switches have blue tell-tail

Fail 6 Feb 2013 128,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

gearbox oil leak

no spare wheel

none standard exhaust / air filter

oil level low (1 litre added )

Pass 8 Feb 2012 119,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 119,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 108,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,081 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 95,965 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,566 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,365 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 BYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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