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BG52 WUU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,982 mi
Last recorded113,982 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WUU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 113,982 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower rear gearbox mounting rubber deteriorated, not to excess. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower part of bumper and radiator damaged.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also has some small cuts, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 113,982 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower rear gearbox mounting rubber deteriorated, not to excess. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower part of bumper and radiator damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Buffed headlight lens and adjusted aim. Headlight also held in by cable ties. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also has some small cuts, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer rigids corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,363 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Aug 2022 112,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,810 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 84,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat handles broken.

Steering rack slightly oily.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,617 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Clutch pedal has alot of side to side movement.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Clutch pedal has alot of side to side movement.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,393 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,099 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 66,206 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,553 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 59,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,846 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,843 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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BG52 WUU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG52 WUU, 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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BG52 WUU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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