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BW51 CDX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 CDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 118,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake and parking brake just meet requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front and Rear Tyre(s) cracking

Nearside and Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Nearside and Offside Front, Centre and Rear Inner and Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,786 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 103,147 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,299 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,462 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 56,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,975 miles

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

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 CDX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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