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BU52 ETL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ETL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 65,201 miles

rear foot brake just met legal requirments

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,238 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 55,384 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,290 miles

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

advice.on.locking.device.on.near.side.track.rod.end

Fail 30 Dec 2010 47,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near.side.track.rod.locking.device.two.nuts

slight.dameage.to.off.side.wheel

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near.side.track.rod.locking.device.two.nuts

slight.dameage.to.off.side.wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,878 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,937 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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BU52 ETL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU52 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

BU52 ETL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ETL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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