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BU52 SMO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

93,193 mi
Last recorded93,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,857 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,468 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 92,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 91,959 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,196 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,165 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 89,158 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,292 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,244 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,368 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust backbox blowing slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,960 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,265 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 68,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 64,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,301 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,092 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,564 miles

small power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,214 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 SMO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

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

Is BU52 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SMO shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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