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BU52 HDK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 78,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 77,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,554 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger bracket loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Radiator corroded & distorted but not leaking

under vehicle rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Radiator corroded & distorted but not leaking

under vehicle rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,662 miles

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

radiator very corroded but not leaking

under vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,365 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,356 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 68,354 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,603 miles

coolanf leaking from expansion tank

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,666 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 HDK 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 84%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK registered?

BU52 HDK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is BU52 HDK safe to buy?

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