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BU52 UGJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Offside Rear wheel bearing slighty leaking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,598 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,873 miles

Very slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,302 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,377 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,360 miles

Slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,360 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,996 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,654 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 35,464 miles

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

front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2005 28,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack nearside

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 UGJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

BU52 UGJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is BU52 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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