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BX52 ULR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,688 mi
Last recorded121,688 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ULR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deterorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 121,683 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deterorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 119,710 miles

1.eml light on 2.nsf alloy kerbed 3.slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,410 miles

Offside Front chip in windscreen out side zone A less than 40mm

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 94,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,575 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 59,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S rear tyre cracka in sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,036 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 43,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,315 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,495 miles

rear tyres cracking †

slight weap from steering rack †

wiper blades becoming poor †

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 ULR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 BX52 ULR, 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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BX52 ULR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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