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BU52 HDH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HDH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,058 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 74,058 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,307 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 66,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak power steering ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,045 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,061 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,662 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,878 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,902 miles

slight play in offside & nearside of steering rack & pinion

Fail 27 Aug 2008 29,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside & nearside of steering rack & pinion

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,150 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack & pinion †unit

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,656 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 HDH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

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

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