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BU52 ETZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ETZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 135,170 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 135,166 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 132,756 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 132,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 122,817 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,091 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,365 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,155 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 18 Nov 2010 46,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,775 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,758 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,295 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 27,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,128 miles

slight insufficent reverse in hand brake lever.

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 ETZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ETZ, 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 BU52 ETZ registered?

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

Is BU52 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ETZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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