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BU52 XXE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 108,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,722 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 104,722 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 99,591 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 99,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 92,113 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 84,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 76,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,236 miles

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 16 Aug 2011 44,459 miles

advise slight play in off-side front steering rack end

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,143 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 XXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 XXE registered?

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

Is BU52 XXE safe to buy?

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