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BU52 EUX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,377 mi
Last recorded92,377 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,377 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,562 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

nearside top headlamp bracket broken but system still supported

offside rear tyre slightly perished

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

nearside top headlamp bracket broken but system still supported

offside rear tyre slightly perished

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,926 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp top bracket broken but headlamp still secure

Fail 9 Aug 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside headlamp top bracket broken but headlamp still secure

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,475 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,056 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 43,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rack boot twisted, will need replacing in the near future

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,955 miles

n/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,840 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,748 miles

steering rack has slight play at the nearside.

Fail 9 Aug 2008 28,538 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack has slight play at the nearside.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,079 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,910 miles

Offside Front 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 EUX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

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

Is BU52 EUX safe to buy?

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