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BU52 HNF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,753 mi
Last recorded171,753 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 171,753 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 171,753 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 155,277 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 155,277 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 141,177 miles

Coolant leak ()

coolant low

Pass 14 Sep 2017 131,737 miles

Coolant leak, topped up prior to test

Front registration plate deteriorated

Centre brake light disconnected

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play & noisy but not rough

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

Rear tyres worn on the edges.

Windsceen wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 128,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front flexi brake hose retaining clip loose.

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

Rear tyres worn on the edges.

Windsceen wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 79,338 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,386 miles

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

front no plate fixig bracket loose n/s

slight fluid weep steering rack o/s

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,858 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,059 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,997 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,997 miles

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

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 HNF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNF, 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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BU52 HNF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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