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BU52 XRE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

157,912 mi
Last recorded157,912 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XRE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 157,912 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 157,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2025 156,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 154,983 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 154,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 152,216 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 152,216 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 147,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 140,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 133,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 128,400 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 128,400 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,509 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 97,532 miles

Lower gear box mounting rubber is deteriorated and play

Offside Front 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 6 Dec 2014 88,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 79,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,801 miles

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

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

front brake readings fluctuating slightly

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall

severe oil leak from engine

slight free play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre perished and splitting slightly on outer edge of tread

n/s/r tyre perished and has deep splits in outer edge of tread

o/s/f brake reading fluctuating

o/s/f tyre has deep cut and nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre perished and splitting slightly on outer edge of tread

n/s/r tyre perished and has deep splits in outer edge of tread

o/s/f brake reading fluctuating

o/s/f tyre has deep cut and nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,706 miles

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

n/s mirror isecure

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,255 miles

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

condition of front discs

condition of n/s door mirror

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,074 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 29,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,322 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 XRE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

BU52 XRE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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