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CP52 EFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,966 mi
Last recorded92,966 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 92,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake low

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 89,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,249 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 86,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,122 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 68,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,824 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 64,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,011 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,011 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,001 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 49,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice oil not even reading on the dipstick

high level brake lamp is not working

Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice oil not even reading on the dipstick

advise osf wiper blade is noisey on the windscreen

high level brake lamp is not working

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,375 miles

noise from pully area

power steering rack damp

Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

noise from pully area

power steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,792 miles

noise from engine area

Fail 26 Jan 2009 36,792 miles

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

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

noise from engine area

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,727 miles

slight play in o/s/f drum bar

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 16,979 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2005 16,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CP52 EFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CP52 EFJ, 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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CP52 EFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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