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BU52 NRF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,661 mi
Last recorded90,661 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & O/S/R tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,990 miles

all four brake hoses perished slightly

front suspension arm bushes perished

off side rear tyre slight bulge in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four brake hoses perished slightly

front suspension arm bushes perished

off side rear tyre slight bulge in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2016 76,247 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 76,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,697 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 69,691 miles

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

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

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

Centre brake light n/w

Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,731 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 52,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,112 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,659 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,960 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front discs slightly lipped on inner edge

front wipers smear screen slightly

nearside front track rod end gaitor split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,630 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,063 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 NRF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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