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BU52 TOV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,724 mi
Last recorded85,724 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,097 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 84,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,652 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,113 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,455 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 65,432 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 65,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 63,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 61,591 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,591 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,438 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,438 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,757 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 28,623 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,252 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 TOV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

BU52 TOV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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