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DX52 BAU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,973 mi
Last recorded112,973 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,973 miles

underside corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,725 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 107,716 miles

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,840 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/r bead rim distorted

wiper ends split

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,889 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both wipers split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,381 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,256 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,199 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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DX52 BAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX52 BAU, 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 DX52 BAU registered?

DX52 BAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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