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CF52 GCV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,611 mi
Last recorded123,611 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 GCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,611 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

body corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front abs wiring insecure

nearside wiper poor

Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front abs wiring insecure

nearside wiper poor

Pass 21 Dec 2013 94,305 miles

rear seats been removed

Pass 22 Dec 2012 84,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pipes rusty and bent

chassis/body corrosion

overheating

sills not checked

Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pipes rusty and bent

chassis/body corrosion

overheating

rear brake cylinders suspect

sills not checked

Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

all rear seats removed

bonnet hindges modified

braided front brake hoses fitted

emmision readings showed lambda level to high and co level close to limits before test stopped

o/s/f abs wire slightly insecure

sports exhaust system fitted

sports exhaust system fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2012 84,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear seats have been removed

bonnet hinges modified

braided brake hoses fitted to front

exhaust fowling underside of vehicle when reversing

non genuine shocker/coil spring system fitted to vehicle

sports exhaust and cat fitted to vehicle

sports seats fitted to front

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts to n/s and o/s front tyre walls

front brake discs deteriorating

sports exhaust fitted

trim covers fitted to outer sill panels

Fail 6 Aug 2011 72,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts to n/s and o/s front tyre walls

front brake discs deteriorating

sports exhaust fitted

trim covers fitted to outer sill panels

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,208 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,571 miles

Both rear tyre inner walls sliced but deep enough to expose cord

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,288 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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CF52 GCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CF52 GCV, 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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CF52 GCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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