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CU52 BLF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,266 mi
Last recorded78,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 78,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 78,263 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,317 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 72,317 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 71,803 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe on the steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe on the steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65--14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,512 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 63,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 175/65--14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 61,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,359 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,853 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,853 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,858 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 51,082 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,855 miles

slight play in steering rack off side

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 BLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF registered?

CU52 BLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is CU52 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 BLF shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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