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BU52 NWG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,597 mi
Last recorded117,597 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,597 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Non-obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 114,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,388 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/r sill

Fail 6 Jun 2013 107,009 miles

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

n/s rear sill outer has damage

Pass 6 Jun 2013 107,009 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

n/s rear sill outer has damage

Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 100,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,368 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,859 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,873 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 50,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,387 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 38,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NWG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

BU52 NWG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is BU52 NWG safe to buy?

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