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BU52 FWB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,462 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 97,251 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 94,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,421 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres perishing

slight knocking in rack

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,540 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres perishing

front pads wearing low

slight knock on steering

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,327 miles

knock on steering

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,327 miles

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

knock on steering

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,093 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,336 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 49,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,608 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,363 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 FWB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

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

Is BU52 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FWB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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