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CE52 DOU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,853 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 90,632 miles

Exhaust rear heatshields insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F trye wearing low on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 72,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,115 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 58,115 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,480 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,480 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,040 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,709 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play near side steering rack end

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 DOU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DOU, 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 DOU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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