MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust rusty
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust rusty
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
front lower bumper insecure
general wear on discs
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ext. system starting to rust in places
slight damage to both number plates
small dent in n/s/r rim
surface rust on parts of susp.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
general wear on front discs
slight damage to both number plates
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
general wear on front discs
slight damage to both number plates
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 EWC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?
BU52 EWC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is BU52 EWC safe to buy?
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