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DA51 BGX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,704 mi
Last recorded85,704 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 85,704 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 18 May 2016 85,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 29 May 2015 79,056 miles

Fuel lines & fuel filter corroded

Nearside and offside front flexi brake pipe slightly deteriated.

Fail 26 May 2015 79,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel lines & fuel filter corroded

Nearside and offside front flexi brake pipe slightly deteriated.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,475 miles

both rear tyres have slight cuts to tread

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre has worn inner tread

rear silencer to center pipe slight leak at joint

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have slight cuts to tread

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre has worn inner tread

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear silencer to center pipe slight leak at joint

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,473 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 66,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 59,055 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

light under body corrosion

rear brake performance suggests service required

Pass 27 May 2011 53,880 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light under body corrosion

Pass 27 May 2010 46,541 miles

nearside front tyre inner shoulder tread low advise tracking check

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,469 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,305 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 33,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,068 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,457 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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DA51 BGX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc 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 DA51 BGX, 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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DA51 BGX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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