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CN52 BUV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,592 mi
Last recorded135,592 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust badly coraded but not blowing

Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light no showing on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust badly coraded but not blowing

Fail 9 Apr 2018 135,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

audible noise from steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2017 120,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drag

Offside Rear brake performance

audible noise from steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 97,520 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

audible noise from steering rack

o/s/f door mirror

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,091 miles

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

advise o/s door mirror

advise wipers worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,054 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edge

advise steering rack damp

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,669 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,196 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,793 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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CN52 BUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BUV, 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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What year was CN52 BUV registered?

CN52 BUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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