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BX52 WBU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,995 mi
Last recorded76,995 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 76,995 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,978 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked pinch bolt loose (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 73,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 73,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,329 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,200 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 64,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,213 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,213 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,048 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,891 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 WBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

BX52 WBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BX52 WBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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