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BU52 HGX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,689 miles

Front Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,689 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,033 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,610 miles

offside rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,812 miles

offside rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,734 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,275 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 19,275 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,617 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 HGX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

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

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