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BU52 ERO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,123 mi
Last recorded88,123 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ERO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,493 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front shock absorber top nut corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,172 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hoses both sides outer casing deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around the circumference of the tyre 175/65r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split and both blades not clearing the screen (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hoses both sides outer casing deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also is misshaped when spun 175/65r14 82t (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,686 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,682 miles

both registration plates poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,483 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,673 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 42,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,624 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,815 miles

slight play in near-side of steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2010 40,815 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in near-side of steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear engine lower tie bar, bush showing signs of slight deterioration

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,896 miles

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

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

Rear engine lower tie bar, bush showing signs of slight deterioration

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BU52 ERO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU52 ERO, 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 BU52 ERO registered?

BU52 ERO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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