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BV52 LUE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,638 mi
Last recorded70,638 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LUE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 70,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,467 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 65,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,761 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,796 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,846 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt,not able to do full seat belt inspection

Hand brake cable clip broken on o/s

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,846 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt,not able to do full seat belt inspection

Hand brake cable clip broken on o/s

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,714 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,760 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 43,760 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,861 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,208 miles

cut in outer sidewall of o/s front tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2006 30,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in outer sidewall of o/s front tyre

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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BV52 LUE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BV52 LUE, 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 BV52 LUE registered?

BV52 LUE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BV52 LUE safe to buy?

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