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BU52 TKA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TKA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,982 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,982 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 87,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,149 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has a cut ,but not showing any canvas .

Fail 14 Jun 2017 84,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has a cut ,but not showing any canvas .

Pass 16 May 2016 82,672 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 82,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,013 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 79,276 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 79,272 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 77,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 77,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 75,227 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 75,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 72,406 miles

rear end had been repaired not affecting the chassis

Fail 4 May 2010 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

car has been rear damage and repaired

Pass 4 May 2010 67,006 miles

car has been rear damage and repaired

Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,817 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,008 miles

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

slight wear in both sides of steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2009 53,008 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight wear in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,302 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in o/s of steering rack side rod

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,733 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,280 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 TKA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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