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BU52 FYE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,567 mi
Last recorded84,567 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FYE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor area covered with heavy under sealant and traces of filler found

Offside Front floor area covered with heavy under sealant and traces of filler found

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both sides outer sills cover fitted

both sides rear brake pipes covered with heavy under sealant

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavy under sealant

parking brake efficiency just only met the requirement

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,358 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated by hand

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,215 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 69,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,977 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,157 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,661 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 FYE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

BU52 FYE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BU52 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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