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CN52 YMM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,939 mi
Last recorded135,939 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 YMM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 135,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 135,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 134,898 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides # ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 132,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front headlight beam patterns weak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,911 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rust on rear brake back plates

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

rust on rear brake back plates

Fail 6 Nov 2019 117,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

rust on rear brake back plates

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2017 106,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,566 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear foot brake readings low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,831 miles

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

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

both rear foot brake readings low

Fail 28 Jul 2015 92,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear foot brake readings low

Fail 28 May 2014 86,803 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 28 May 2014 86,803 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 31 May 2013 83,870 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Fail 30 May 2013 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,044 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 73,044 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,636 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,114 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,787 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 32,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,963 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 YMM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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