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CU52 BJE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 BJE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,598 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,288 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,865 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,478 miles

front tyre tread worn low

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,852 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,157 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,322 miles

Handbrake free play

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

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

Oil leak around the gearbox

Oil leak around the sump

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,322 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake free play

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

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

Oil leak around the gearbox

Oil leak around the sump

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,067 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine Cooling - engine leaking coolant (when warm)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,661 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,657 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,512 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 15,375 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 15,375 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/r inicator starting to show white light †handbrake high †n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †

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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CU52 BJE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU52 BJE, 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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What year was CU52 BJE registered?

CU52 BJE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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