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BU52 XRH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,447 mi
Last recorded186,447 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XRH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 186,447 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting area slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 181,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axel and spare wheel bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 175,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 168,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 153,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f wiper is smearing

oil residue on the engine

Pass 8 Dec 2018 145,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,820 miles

front wipers are smearing slightly

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

corrosion to exhaust

movement in both rear trailing arm bushes

oil residue on the engine

Fail 1 Dec 2017 136,820 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

corrosion to exhaust

front wipers are smearing slightly

movement in both rear trailing arm bushes

oil residue on the engine

Pass 7 Dec 2016 129,827 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 129,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (REAR SECTION) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled rim

Fail 3 Dec 2015 122,522 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled rim

wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,106 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 115,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,470 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,395 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,994 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,650 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,368 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,276 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 XRH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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