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CP52 FSU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 FSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,810 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank adrift

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and has nail in tread

Fail 11 Oct 2021 118,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank adrift

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and has nail in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,431 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,746 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 112,744 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 112,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible in rear window F made to look like E from rear wiper (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 112,487 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated (pre July 2003)

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

Offside Rear Sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 112,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management warning lamp illuminated (pre July 2003)

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

Offside Rear Sill slightly damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,258 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,258 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,154 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,047 miles

Engine management light on during test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on during test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,534 miles

EML illuminated

Fuel cap damaged

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

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear outer sills damaged

Secondary lambda sensor unplugged

Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,205 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

Fuel cap damaged

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear outer sills damaged

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

Secondary lambda sensor unplugged

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,936 miles

alloy wheels have slight buckle

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shiels loose on underside off vehicle

near side front brake hose slightly loose

off side outer sill dented

Fail 12 Dec 2013 86,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alloy wheels have slight buckle

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shiels loose on underside off vehicle

front brake discs very rusty/corroded

near side front brake hose slightly loose

off side outer sill dented

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 83,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,307 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,542 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,211 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,306 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,085 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 33,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,025 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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CP52 FSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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