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CN52 DXT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,792 mi
Last recorded134,792 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 134,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 132,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 1 Jun 2023 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake effort

n/s/r footbrake effort BORDERLINE

Fail 1 Jun 2023 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake effort

n/s/r footbrake effort BORDERLINE

Pass 23 May 2022 129,797 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 23 May 2022 129,795 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

centre & rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,095 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators

buckle in n/s/f wheel

corrosion on front brake disc s

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Fail 16 Feb 2021 121,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres close to wear indicators

buckle in n/s/f wheel

corrosion on front brake disc s

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,533 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 113,533 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,512 miles

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

Nearside wiper split but still clears screen

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body panel damage at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2017 81,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside wiper split but still clears screen

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body panel damage at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,157 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,516 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,881 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in between tread

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,192 miles

driveshaft centre bearing noisey

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre worn low 2mm of tread left and perished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,241 miles

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2005 37,147 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 37,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DXT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXT, 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 DXT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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