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BU52 XYE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,971 mi
Last recorded63,971 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XYE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 63,971 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 15 May 2023 57,797 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 52,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2022 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering extremely stiff. (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2021 48,808 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 48,806 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 46,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 44,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 43,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,802 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 41,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,963 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,507 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 38,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,353 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,506 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,459 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 35,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 11 Nov 2008 32,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 23,216 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 XYE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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