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AD52 BUF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BUF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,997 miles

Coolant low on tank

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,978 miles

Coolant header tank leaking

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 114,978 miles

Coolant header tank leaking

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,402 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 111,400 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 107,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,277 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,188 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,776 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,074 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in it but not reaching cords

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in it but not reaching cords

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,269 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,567 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 8,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 8,139 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,979 miles

both front tyres badly perished

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 6,134 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 5,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,549 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 3,663 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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AD52 BUF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD52 BUF, 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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What year was AD52 BUF registered?

AD52 BUF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is AD52 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 BUF shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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