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BU52 HHR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,696 mi
Last recorded76,696 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,696 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,695 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 69,695 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,609 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 69,592 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,025 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 69,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play in steering rack track rod inner ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,736 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 67,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,094 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 62,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,907 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,002 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 50,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,267 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 HHR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

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

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