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BW51 MKA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,248 mi
Last recorded57,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 MKA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,248 miles

Nearside Front bumper adrift but not inscure

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

Nearside Rear of vehicle body slight damage

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

brake fluid reservoir and servo damp

head lamp switch poor

wiring under drivers seat poor

Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper adrift but not inscure

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

Nearside Rear of vehicle body slight damage

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

brake fluid reservoir and servo damp

head lamp switch poor

wiring under drivers seat poor

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,192 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)

corrosion to underbody and suspension

power steering weaping fluid

Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,192 miles

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

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

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

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)

corrosion to underbody and suspension

power steering weaping fluid

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,370 miles

corrosion to underbody and suspension

n/s/f brake hose slight perishing

power steering weaping fluid

Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,370 miles

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension

n/s/f brake hose slight perishing

power steering weaping fluid

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,476 miles

clutch / gearbox noisy

general corrosion to underbody

n/s/f suspension rubber debonding

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

power steering fluid weaping

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,704 miles

slight leak from power steering pump//rear brake pipes corroded//front suspension lower arm bushes delaminating//clutch/gearbox bearing noisy/

Fail 21 Apr 2010 35,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing seat belt check

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing seat belt check

Fail 4 Feb 2009 29,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,038 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 20,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,320 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 MKA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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