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CN52 VGC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 55,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel hub is corroded

Offside Front wheel hub is corroded

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 48,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 46,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing hub corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing hub corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 46,217 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing hub corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing hub corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 45,076 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 45,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is excessively perished and cracked with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

175/65/14

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,380 miles

All tyre treads cracking/splitting

Fail 15 Oct 2019 41,380 miles

All tyre treads cracking/splitting

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,618 miles

Both fronts & n/s rear tyre treads starting to crack

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,263 miles

Both fronts & n/s rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracked

both front tyres outter walls starting to crack

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,401 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 31,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when sidelight on (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Oct 2013 26,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2009 19,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 15,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 12,749 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 VGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

CN52 VGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is CN52 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 VGC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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