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BU52 VEM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,025 mi
Last recorded67,025 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,025 miles

'Knocking' sound in steering rack, no excess play or roughness.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Non mandatory (for this age) reverse lamps inoperative.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 67,025 miles

'Knocking' sound in steering rack, no excess play or roughness.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Non mandatory (for this age) reverse lamps inoperative.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake efforts are lower than is usual for a loaded vehicle (nearside (64kg/offside 61kg) (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unusual 'knock' from steering rack but no excessive play detected.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp isn't working (not mandatory for age of vehicle)

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage o/s/r

o/s/r chassi rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 57,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 55,235 miles

noise in steering rack

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 48,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,491 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 45,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,492 miles

knocking in steering

Pass 29 May 2015 43,204 miles

knocking in steering

Fail 31 May 2014 42,118 miles

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

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

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2014 42,118 miles

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

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,908 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2012 38,908 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 May 2011 37,011 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 37,011 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 34,268 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 9 May 2009 31,092 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 28,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

knock in steering play in both rack ends os strut top mount rusty osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 May 2007 25,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,672 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 VEM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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