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BU52 XSH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XSH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 127,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak ( gear box)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 121,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak ( gear box)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 115,760 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 113,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

gearbox oil leak

no bonnet stand

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,609 miles

Handbrake travel. Front pads look low. Fuel pipes corroded. Corrosion generally underbody. Slight buckle O/s/r wheel.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 106,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake travel. Front pads look low. Fuel pipes corroded. Corrosion generally underbody. Slight buckle O/s/r wheel.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,579 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges. Knock from steering rack under load. Slight damage on windscreen. O/s/f wheel damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 96,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges. Knock from steering rack under load. Slight damage on windscreen. O/s/f wheel damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,493 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,254 miles

damage to bumper on the near side

Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,059 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,156 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,305 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 XSH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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