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BU52 SVC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,705 mi
Last recorded57,705 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 57,705 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 57,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uoter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 54,455 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uoter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 52,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,498 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,921 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,003 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,469 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,518 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 SVC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

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

Is BU52 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SVC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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