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BU52 FVF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,197 mi
Last recorded90,197 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FVF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 90,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 90,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 73,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 72,785 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 72,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 71,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 69,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 67,787 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 67,787 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2020 66,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,751 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,751 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,732 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 50,712 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2013 47,177 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 47,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 44,248 miles

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 9 May 2011 40,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,246 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake travel

Fail 17 May 2010 36,246 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake travel

Pass 13 May 2009 31,804 miles

free play to steering rack inner joints on n/s and o/s

Fail 13 May 2009 31,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

free play to steering rack inner joints on n/s and o/s

Pass 14 May 2008 27,695 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 23,034 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 12,956 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 12,956 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 FVF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

BU52 FVF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is BU52 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FVF shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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