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BU02 WMW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,288 mi
Last recorded51,288 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WMW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 42,590 miles

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 9 Sep 2020 41,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,371 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 35,371 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,100 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,134 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 WMW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WMW, 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 BU02 WMW registered?

BU02 WMW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is BU02 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 WMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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