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CU52 BZE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 BZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 94,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded rear of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank pipes heavily corroded

rear axle beam heavily corroded

rear bumper cross member heavily corroded

under side corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,003 miles

surface corrosion rear under side

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,212 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,716 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 89,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 24 Oct 2015 87,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,461 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,561 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,307 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 46,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,409 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,409 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,277 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,097 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 BZE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

CU52 BZE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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