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CU52 BKN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,902 mi
Last recorded125,902 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 BKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 125,902 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edgers

Offside Front tyre wearing on edgers

Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,062 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Nov 2021 120,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 113,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 108,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

Fail 10 Nov 2018 108,006 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 103,982 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 103,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished on tread 175/65R14

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 98,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour indicators showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod excessive play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished on tread 175/65R14

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 92,868 miles

Both front tyres close to the limit

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 92,868 miles

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

Both front tyres close to the limit

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 85,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 84,608 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,376 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,376 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,038 miles

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,227 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,320 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 7 Aug 2008 59,302 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,228 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 51,228 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,962 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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CU52 BKN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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