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BU52 FVW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,715 mi
Last recorded118,715 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 118,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,093 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,943 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 95,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,922 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front suspension top mount corroded internally

Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,921 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front suspension top mount corroded internally

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,211 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,408 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,407 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,643 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,203 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,544 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,114 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 FVW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

BU52 FVW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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