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BU52 TGF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,349 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,348 miles

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,187 miles

Central Front Inner Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,239 miles

offside front tyre void of tread on the inner edge

offside sun visor slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,216 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 75,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,564 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,008 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 56,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,071 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,451 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 33,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 21,270 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 TGF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

BU52 TGF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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