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MD51 BFA

2002 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Pontiac Firebird60,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 BFA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,972 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,551 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 96,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,173 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 96,083 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 95,675 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,767 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2013 93,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 91,627 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,774 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,877 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 65,660 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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MD51 BFA is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MD51 BFA, 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.

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MD51 BFA is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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