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BW51 HBJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 HBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 98,316 miles

both front brake hoses worn

both front wishbone bushes splitting

corrosion developing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 91,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,854 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,746 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 81,746 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,088 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 65,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,081 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,047 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 31,270 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 HBJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

BW51 HBJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is BW51 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 HBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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