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BU52 NUC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,200 mi
Last recorded92,200 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 92,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside service brake performance low

offside mirror taped

offside wheel bearing / drive shaft centre bearing noisy

Fail 20 Oct 2014 80,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside service brake performance low

offside mirror taped

offside wheel bearing / drive shaft centre bearing noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,504 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,261 miles

bothside front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,044 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,170 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 NUC 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 64.7%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

BU52 NUC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 NUC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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