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BU52 UGV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

139,112 mi
Last recorded139,112 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 139,101 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,014 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 129,014 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 118,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounts are corroded and broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 93,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounts are corroded and broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s+o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,810 miles

engine has oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Oct 2015 85,808 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)

engine has oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

wippers a leaving a light smear

Fail 31 Oct 2014 80,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

wippers a leaving a light smear

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components have slight corrosion

rear axle has corrosion

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension compents has light corrosion

rear axle is corroded

rear brake back plates a corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension compents has light corrosion

rear axle is corroded

rear brake back plates a corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat belts under seat cover not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,681 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear seat belts under seat cover not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,638 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut outer sidewall

rear seat belts under cover not allowing full inspection seat belts

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,803 miles

nsf tyre slight damage to tyre wall

Fail 29 Oct 2008 30,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre slight damage to tyre wall

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,691 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,691 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

pas pipes insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,011 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 UGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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