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CN52 VRT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 VRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 52,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,218 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield detached

gearbox bearings noisy

Fail 18 Feb 2015 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside headlamp mounting broken

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,775 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,377 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 49,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,114 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake / suspension system corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 43,099 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake / suspension system corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyre edges worn tracking recommended

nearside front tyre tread has cuts

offside front driveshaft centre bearing housing cover missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,877 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 33,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,076 miles

nearside front track control arm bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VRT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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