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BU52 FWT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,391 mi
Last recorded110,391 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 110,391 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,898 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,896 miles

both rear beam axle mounting bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,692 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 65,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,632 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,330 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,400 miles

off side and near side lower arm rear bushes split, not causing excessive movement

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,734 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 26,726 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,333 miles

off side and near side front brake disc's slightly worn and slight brake judder †

off side and near side front tyres wearing close to legal limits

Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FWT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

BU52 FWT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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