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BU52 SCV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,641 mi
Last recorded101,641 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 101,641 miles

Heatshield loose around middle section of exhaust.

Nearside rear arch corroded.

Nearside rear wheel buckled.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded to brake hose.

Oil filter corroded.

Pass 27 May 2014 100,879 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 100,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 83,127 miles

Nearside rear road wheel buckled.

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded to brake hose.

Fail 17 May 2013 83,125 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear road wheel buckled.

Nearside rear road wheel buckled.

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded to brake hose.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,331 miles

Front brake discs and pads approx 2,000 miles left.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,354 miles

Both front tyres low on e4dges.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,116 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,509 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

BU52 SCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BU52 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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