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BU52 FSP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,508 mi
Last recorded82,508 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,508 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,849 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,747 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 71,747 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,434 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 66,403 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 61,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,302 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 48,934 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component insecure steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox atabalizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,337 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 38,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,445 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 33,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,804 miles

please moniter oil level

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,485 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,851 miles

nail in offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,785 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 FSP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 FSP registered?

BU52 FSP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is BU52 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FSP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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