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BU52 ULB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ULB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 120,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Hole in axle near bush (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,465 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 112,128 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 112,128 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 109,657 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 109,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 102,506 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 102,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,025 miles

Centre Upper stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 92,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Upper stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 82,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,114 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f foglight lens cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,295 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front wipers split on ends

o/s/f foglight lens cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,822 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,882 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,236 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,096 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,091 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,184 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 ULB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULB, 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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What year was BU52 ULB registered?

BU52 ULB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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