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CN52 BHP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

64,283 mi
Last recorded64,283 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 BHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,283 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 64,283 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 64,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp is slightly insecure.

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

Fail 2 May 2026 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp is slightly insecure.

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

Pass 7 May 2025 63,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 63,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,163 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 63,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 62,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 62,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 61,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 60,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,974 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 56,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,855 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,352 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,352 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,340 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 20,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,326 miles

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

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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CN52 BHP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 CN52 BHP, 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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CN52 BHP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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