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BW51 HVX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,154 mi
Last recorded67,154 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 HVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 67,154 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,024 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 66,024 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,825 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 64,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top shock mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top shock mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre cracked / perished in tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre cracked / perished on sidewall

Offside Front outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracked / perished in tread pattern

all metal brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,635 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 63,629 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,977 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,590 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 52,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,551 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,254 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 40,254 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,227 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 4,187 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 HVX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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