MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine light on
lower engine stablizer bush cracking
steering harsh on locl to lock
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/f anti roll bar link is slightly bent
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f anti roll bar link is slightly bent
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
heat sheld loose
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
heat sheld loose
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
heat sheld loose
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
heat sheld loose
REAR COILS CORRODED
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST HEATSJIELD INSECYRE
REAR COILS CORRODED
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
FORNT FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION(ORIGINAL SYSTEM COMPLETE FRONT TO REAR)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
GREASE SEEPAGE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT CV BOOT
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CENTRE MOUNTING BEARING NOISY
GREASE SEEPAGE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT CV BOOT
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CENTRE MOUNTING BEARING NOISY
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 XVH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 XVH, 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 XVH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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