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BU52 FRJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,899 mi
Last recorded138,899 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 138,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 135,227 miles

nereside front,and rear ,and offside rear tyres cracking....

Fail 15 Jan 2013 135,225 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nereside front,and rear ,and offside rear tyres cracking....

Pass 14 Jan 2012 131,658 miles

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear brakes on the low side

slight damage to rear outter wheel arch

Fail 13 Jan 2012 131,663 miles

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

All tyres perished on side walls,just acceptable.

Damage and corrosion to o/s/r panel around wheel arch,

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Heavy corrosion on both outer body sillsmjust acceptable.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 131,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres perished on side walls,just acceptable.

Both front brake discs heavily corroded and scored.

Damage and corrosion to o/s/r panel around wheel arch,

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Heavy corrosion on both outer body sillsmjust acceptable.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 127,963 miles

Air bag light on

Both outer sills slight corrosion, possible filler os unable to determine at time of test

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR FOOTBRAKE & HANDB RAKE REDUCED EFFORT

Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level need top up

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,614 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,003 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 69,003 miles

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

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 FRJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

BU52 FRJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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