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2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 VNC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 137,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 128,054 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 128,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,251 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,951 miles

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

Offside Front top mounting nut very rusty

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,205 miles

Offside Front top mounting bolt very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,319 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 104,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,343 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,945 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 91,450 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 82,807 miles

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

Off side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit on outer edge.

Signs of fluid around steering rack area.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,807 miles

Off side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit on outer edge.

Signs of fluid around steering rack area.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,141 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,274 miles

Near side rear tyre worn 2-3mm tread.

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,465 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,465 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,718 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,291 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 33,290 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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 VNC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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