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BU52 XXC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,367 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 69,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 28 Jul 2014 60,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 28 Jul 2014 60,067 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,185 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,341 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,318 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,293 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 XXC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

BU52 XXC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BU52 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 XXC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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