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BU52 UHS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,021 mi
Last recorded136,021 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UHS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 136,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

dampness around fuel pump

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished

rear axle bushes deteriorated

strong smell of diesel around injector area requires attention

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,491 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 101,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,161 miles

Oil leak

dampness around fuel pump area

Fail 27 Apr 2012 99,161 miles

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

Oil leak

dampness around fuel pump area

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 88,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 83,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 53,804 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 UHS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 UHS, 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 UHS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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