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CE52 AUF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,491 mi
Last recorded111,491 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 AUF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 111,491 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack damp unable to identify location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to inspects some components fully

Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to inspect some components fully

Fail 8 Oct 2024 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to inspect some components fully

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2023 109,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,966 miles

Front N/S & O/S Outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,110 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Corroded (inner wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake drum back plates corroded

Vehicle is heavily undersealed but corrosion is coming through in places

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted

underside vehicle has been wax oiled

Fail 9 Oct 2020 106,477 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted

underside vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 7 May 2019 104,270 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 104,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 102,515 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle has slight imbalance

Fail 6 Jun 2018 102,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from fexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 99,181 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear exhaust silencer rear mounting deteriorated

slight leak offside steering rack seal

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,746 miles

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

slight noise on near side rear wheel bearing

wheel arch cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2015 71,745 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight noise on near side rear wheel bearing

wheel arch cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,604 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear suspension componants

Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak pos power steering

Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,106 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak pos power steering

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight dampness of fuel from filler to tank pipe

Fail 27 Aug 2010 23,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight dampness of fuel from filler to tank pipe

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,693 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,687 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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CE52 AUF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE52 AUF, 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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CE52 AUF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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