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BU52 USP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,320 mi
Last recorded62,320 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 62,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

recommend front tyres to be changed asap

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Fail 8 Jan 2021 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,975 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,759 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 50,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,283 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,931 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,799 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,344 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,024 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 27,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,426 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 USP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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