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BU52 FSJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,378 mi
Last recorded61,378 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,018 miles

NS wing mirror deteriorated

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 19 Sep 2016 55,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

NS wing mirror deteriorated

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,906 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,828 miles

N/S door mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 51,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,498 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,436 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,566 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

seriously damaged marker on vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2010 47,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

seriously damaged marker on vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,488 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 43,488 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,522 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 FSJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

BU52 FSJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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