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BW51 GPV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,568 mi
Last recorded145,568 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 GPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 145,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 145,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 141,005 miles

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

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

rear wiper u/s

Fail 5 Aug 2013 141,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear wiper u/s

Pass 7 Jun 2012 133,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 126,418 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2011 126,418 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2010 115,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 106,897 miles

front brake discs have some wear and rust.rear steel brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 29 May 2008 101,070 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 96,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GPV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

BW51 GPV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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