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BU52 GBE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,230 mi
Last recorded66,230 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,230 miles

both closing panels slightly corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to unbond

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,368 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 60,368 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,244 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,336 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,858 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 19 Jun 2010 43,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,206 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,115 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,352 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 GBE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GBE, 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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BU52 GBE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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