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BN52 UPB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UPB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 83,529 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,202 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,202 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,367 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 May 2010 41,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 41,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,297 miles

slight noise coming from o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,208 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,988 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 UPB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN52 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

BN52 UPB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BN52 UPB safe to buy?

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