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BX52 ULC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,971 mi
Last recorded59,971 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,971 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 59,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 53,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 48,565 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,850 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,117 miles

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

o/s/f tyre part perished

Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre part perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 25,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,828 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 23,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,836 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,777 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 17,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BX52 ULC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BX52 ULC, 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 BX52 ULC registered?

BX52 ULC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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