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BU52 TXB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,914 mi
Last recorded54,914 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,914 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 54,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 46,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 46,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,948 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 10 Jan 2018 37,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eml illuminated

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,049 miles

EML lamp on

Offside front tyre low on tread (3mm), also wearing thin on outer and inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,556 miles

eml light on

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 5 Nov 2015 26,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,330 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,043 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 17,557 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,557 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,139 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,057 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in treads

Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,083 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 TXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 TXB registered?

BU52 TXB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 October 2002.

Is BU52 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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