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BU52 EUP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EUP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 114,273 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 114,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 111,091 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler/ breather ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Front ball joint rubber perished/cracking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

both front brake pipes going into flexible brake hoses corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front ball joint rubber perished/cracking

all brake pipes greased

both front brake pipes into flexis corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front ball joint rubber perished/cracking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

both front brake pipes into flexis corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust blow at joint

Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust blow at joint

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,917 miles

Rear exhaust box one bracket adrift

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O.S.R Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 71,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O.S.R Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 59,128 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 52,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 52,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2009 45,065 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 21 May 2009 44,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 28 May 2008 37,090 miles

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,638 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 21,456 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 EUP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EUP, 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 EUP registered?

BU52 EUP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BU52 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EUP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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