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BU52 THN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,063 mi
Last recorded114,063 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 THN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing out (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,657 miles

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

engine light indicates there may be a fault

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

engine light indicates there may be a fault

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2012 97,638 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2012 97,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,828 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,007 miles

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

rubber mounting missing off n/s hand brake cable

Fail 3 Nov 2010 91,961 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rubber mounting missing off n/s hand brake cable

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,911 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,791 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 83,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,074 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 23 Oct 2006 75,012 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,010 miles

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

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

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 THN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 THN, 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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BU52 THN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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