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BU52 SVA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 138,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 129,896 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

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 10 Jun 2014 120,132 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 120,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,344 miles

N/s/r tyre on legal limits.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 112,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/s/r tyre on legal limits.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 86,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,255 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,702 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 SVA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

BU52 SVA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is BU52 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SVA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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