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BU52 FZV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FZV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,689 miles

rear axle bushes starting to part

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,617 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear axle bushes starting to part

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,157 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 53,328 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,598 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,978 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 39,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,676 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 31,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 23,159 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 23,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 May 2007 18,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,191 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 FZV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

Is BU52 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FZV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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