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CU52 BZX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,784 mi
Last recorded147,784 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 BZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Slight weep of grease from cv boot

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle coated in waxoil

Pass 14 Sep 2018 139,268 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 139,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,078 miles

Central stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate has extensive corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate has extensive corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,526 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 26 Sep 2016 124,524 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,912 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 117,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,700 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,926 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,890 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,082 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,924 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 21 Sep 2006 59,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,328 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 BZX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

CU52 BZX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CU52 BZX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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