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CN52 RCV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,455 mi
Last recorded142,455 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 142,455 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 142,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 136,907 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2014 130,334 miles

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

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

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

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

engine coolant low

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 119,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 118,233 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 117,260 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,260 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 117,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings noisy

play in steering rack o/s

suspect high level stop lamp in op

Fail 2 Nov 2011 117,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

suspect high level stop lamp in op

Fail 5 Oct 2010 100,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

suspect high level stop lamp in op

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,465 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 54,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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