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BU52 HLE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,174 mi
Last recorded21,174 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 21,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 20,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 20,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 19,985 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 19,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 19,587 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 19,587 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,174 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 17,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 17,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,658 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 16,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 14,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,113 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 12,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 10,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,995 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 9,995 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,941 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 HLE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 HLE registered?

BU52 HLE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is BU52 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 HLE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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