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BU52 FUV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,423 mi
Last recorded47,423 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,423 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 47,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but no cords are showing

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,389 miles

both front tyres at 3mm

slight movement of the steering coloumn through steering wheel

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 35,389 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres at 3mm

slight movement of the steering coloumn through steering wheel

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,939 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 31,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 29,298 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2012 29,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,487 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,937 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,348 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 FUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

BU52 FUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BU52 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FUV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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