2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · BU52 NVV
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 93,385 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU52 NVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2025
- 93,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU52 NVV 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 NVV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
BU52 NVV Mileage History
- 06/09/202287,387 mi
- 20/09/202388,368 mi+981 mi
- 24/09/202489,459 mi+1,091 mi
- 25/09/202489,470 mi+11 mi
- 23/09/202593,385 mi+3,915 mi
Average of roughly 1,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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