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BU52 WKZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,022 mi
Last recorded112,022 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,022 miles

exhaust rear corroded

slight damage to nsf bumper/wing

Pass 11 May 2021 110,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 110,240 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 108,281 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 108,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,760 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 105,759 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,877 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noise

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,875 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing Caliper frame (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noise

Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 95,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,421 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,582 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,143 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,143 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coolant and engine oil on minimum

Pass 27 Feb 2011 72,771 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2011 72,771 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,120 miles

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

steering rack pinion seal damp.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,120 miles

steering rack pinion seal damp.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,332 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,062 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 WKZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

BU52 WKZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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