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BU52 XTJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,427 mi
Last recorded90,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,427 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,970 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 85,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,050 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,602 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,670 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine oil leak and coolant leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,213 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,213 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

different size tyres fitted front and rear

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,254 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

different size tyres fitted front and rear

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,254 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

different size tyres fitted front and rear

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,601 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rack gator twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,974 miles

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f headlamp aim high within limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,681 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,068 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 XTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

BU52 XTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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