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BX52 VUF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,548 mi
Last recorded135,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 135,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 135,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,512 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Front tyres perishing on edges

NSF wheel rim has slight damage

Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine has slight oil leak

Front tyres perishing on edges

NSF wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 22 May 2018 132,850 miles

NSF wheel rim slight damage

Slight oil leak

Fail 21 May 2018 132,836 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NSF wheel rim slight damage

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,603 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully test adult seat belt

eml light on

item(s) removed from drivers view before test

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 119,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully test adult seat belt

eml light on

item(s) removed from drivers view before test

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,221 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 110,221 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat sheild rattling and loose

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,084 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 78,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,485 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,389 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,705 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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BX52 VUF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

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

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