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2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BF51 HBP

BF51 HBP

2002 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2002. Recorded mileage 97,182 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2002 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/05/2017
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
97,182 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/05/2017
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1242cc

BF51 HBP Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2016
  • 97,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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BF51 HBP Mileage History

  1. 24/01/200636,514 mi
  2. 01/02/200746,672 mi+10,158 mi
  3. 24/01/200856,642 mi+9,970 mi
  4. 30/01/200968,149 mi+11,507 mi
  5. 31/01/200968,203 mi+54 mi
  6. 01/02/201084,574 mi+16,371 mi
  7. 03/02/201084,592 mi+18 mi
  8. 18/05/201193,217 mi+8,625 mi
  9. 21/05/201294,155 mi+938 mi
  10. 08/05/201394,155 mi
  11. 08/05/201495,907 mi+1,752 mi
  12. 08/05/201596,599 mi+692 mi
  13. 06/05/201697,182 mi+583 mi

Average of roughly 5,902 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

BF51 HBP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 09:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (BF51 HBP) between January 2006 and May 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.

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