MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
centre stop lamp inoperative.
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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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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