2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · BU52 FWX
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 121,965 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU52 FWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 121,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU52 FWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (BU52 FWX) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to uneven revs (surging) (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BU52 FWX Mileage History
- 06/07/2023113,825 mi
- 31/07/2024118,240 mi+4,415 mi
- 31/07/2024118,240 mi
- 29/07/2025121,965 mi+3,725 mi
- 30/07/2025121,965 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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