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BU52 NVX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,521 mi
Last recorded104,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 104,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,153 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 88,265 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 88,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,924 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 79,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2013 72,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 65,529 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 65,529 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 59,885 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 53,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 40,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,132 miles

n/s/f steering rack boot twisted to excess.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,270 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,134 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 17,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 10,260 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 NVX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol 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 NVX, 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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What year was BU52 NVX registered?

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

Is BU52 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 NVX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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