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BU52 TCO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,941 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to under vehicle mechanical components

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounts/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounts/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,524 miles

Lower lower engine mount ,movement in then rubber mount

Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,072 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 81,017 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,052 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,052 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,032 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 66,754 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 60,341 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 60,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,616 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 51,606 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 26,428 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)

both rear tyres have cracks in treads

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 TCO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

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

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