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BU52 NVJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle and coil springs corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 137,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle and coil springs corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 135,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 133,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 131,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 129,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 127,811 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 May 2012 127,802 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 126,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 124,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 107,305 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 90,526 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 80,176 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 70,073 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 70,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 NVJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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