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BU02 VUL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,509 mi
Last recorded154,509 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,738cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 154,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2013 154,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2012 137,871 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 114,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 100,905 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 16 Apr 2010 100,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,704 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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BU02 VUL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,738cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BU02 VUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 VUL registered?

BU02 VUL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BU02 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 VUL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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