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BW51 JFA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside rear inner sills near rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 81,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside rear inner sills near rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,447 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,594 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 25 Jan 2014 49,594 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 29,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,757 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 11,289 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 JFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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