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BN52 UDO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UDO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 131,491 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On limit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,487 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,753 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 101,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

n/s diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,347 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,204 miles

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

both front tyres perish cracks in tread grooves

both rear tyres perish cracks

n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,404 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,968 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 55,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,187 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,097 miles

REAR No PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,459 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 26,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,605 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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BN52 UDO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN52 UDO, 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 BN52 UDO registered?

BN52 UDO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BN52 UDO safe to buy?

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