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BU52 EWD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,023 mi
Last recorded53,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,023 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and worn at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slight free play ,worn/noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,662 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 47,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,670 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive The coolant is leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 46,157 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 46,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working BULB REPLACED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,151 miles

Offside Front The tyre is perishing outer edge.

The both sides rear tyres perishing on edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,802 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,485 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear position light brighter than usual, not effecting any other lights

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,281 miles

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges cracking

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Nov 2017 43,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure gaiter adrift (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges cracking

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,871 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,751 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 40,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,391 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2013 37,929 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 36,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,319 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,913 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 29,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,092 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,580 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,953 miles

treads cracking on all four tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,406 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 EWD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EWD, 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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BU52 EWD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 EWD shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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