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BU52 FZE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,179 mi
Last recorded81,179 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,129 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 79,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 77,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,385 miles

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

both outer cv boots perished

Fail 28 Jun 2021 75,385 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both outer cv boots perished

Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,921 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 73,921 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,237 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,800 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 59,414 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,167 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,979 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 670,057 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,665 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

osr tyre wall worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,205 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,345 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 42,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,845 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 FZE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

BU52 FZE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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