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BU52 TSO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,023 mi
Last recorded121,023 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TSO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,168 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Steering arm has play recommend further investigation

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

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

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

Wipers deteriorated but clearing the screen

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,000 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,945 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,938 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack both sides (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,825 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,825 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,929 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,929 miles

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,214 miles

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

slight play in n/side trackrod

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,214 miles

slight play in n/side trackrod

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,687 miles

Slight play in nearside front track rod.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Slight play in nearside front track rod.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,402 miles

oil leak from driveshaft oil seals

Fail 25 Aug 2011 43,402 miles

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

oil leak from driveshaft oil seals

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,009 miles

offside head lamp set to lower limit and wont adjust up

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,532 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,979 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 TSO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 TSO, 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 TSO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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