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CU52 BKA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

143,404 mi
Last recorded143,404 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 BKA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2018 143,404 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,502 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,456 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 122,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,894 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 91,081 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,118 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front wiper blade split but not affecting view of road

Fail 11 Feb 2010 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,134 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

parking brake travel could be improved.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,134 miles

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.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,852 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,815 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 34,815 miles

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)

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 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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