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LE51 XJY

2002 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Pontiac Firebird60,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XJY
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 64,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 63,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 57,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 56,334 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 55,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 50,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,164 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,327 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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LE51 XJY is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 60,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE51 XJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE51 XJY registered?

LE51 XJY is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for LE51 XJY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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