MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack rod. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear both rear shrouds deteriorated.
Rear exhaust bracket broken on rear section...but system supported.
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both slighty perrished (2.2.D.2d)
baby seats fitted to rear of vehicle
coolant expansion bottle loose but not likely to cause any problems
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
coolant expansion bottle loose but not likely to cause any problems
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headgasket Suspect!!
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
baby seat fitted to offside rear seat
exhaust brackets corroded
nearside rear tyre @ 2.7mm in tread depth
offside front tyre @ 2.3mm in tread depth
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headgasket Suspect!!
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
baby seat fitted to offside rear seat
exhaust brackets corroded
nearside rear tyre @ 2.7mm in tread depth
offside front tyre @ 2.3mm in tread depth
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front wiper blade split but not affecting view of road
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside front wiper blade split but not affecting view of road
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
parking brake travel could be improved.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
parking brake travel could be improved.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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CU52 BKA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 CU52 BKA, 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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CU52 BKA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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