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BU52 FXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,894 mi
Last recorded28,894 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 28,894 miles

Offside Rear top mount slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2025 28,499 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 27,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,403 miles

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

slight play rear both top strut mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,127 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r top strut mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 25,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,007 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 23,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,034 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 FXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

BU52 FXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FXA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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