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BU52 UGD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,580 mi
Last recorded103,580 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,580 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,698 miles

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

brake fluid low (topped up)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 98,698 miles

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

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

brake fluid low (topped up)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 97,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,405 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,286 miles

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2012 92,985 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,403 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 3 Feb 2011 90,399 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,416 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 62,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,179 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 UGD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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