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CN52 MWE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,269 mi
Last recorded120,269 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 MWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 120,269 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not missing loose over steering rack and rear one (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 117,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,159 miles

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

advise corrosion to rear axle

Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,159 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake adjustment or repair (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on middle to front joint flange (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

advise corrosion to rear axle

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,786 miles

Coolant leak and low ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge and out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak light engine oil / pas oil /gear oil ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak light engine oil / pas oil /gear oil ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,847 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,846 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven discs worn on inside edge replace (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,540 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 95,540 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

n/s rear wwheel buckled

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,839 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s rear wheel buckled

rear number plate faded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 91,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

high level brake light not working

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on edges

n/s rear wheel buckled

rear number plate faded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,033 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

high level brake lamp not working

n/s rear wheel buckled

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,575 miles

fluid around power steering pump

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,923 miles

n/s rear wheel buckled

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,333 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,626 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 MWE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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