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CU52 EWL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 EWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,041 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,971 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,782 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,157 miles

offside rear valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,735 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 64,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,712 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 43,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,928 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,604 miles

dampness around steering rack union

Fail 4 Oct 2008 30,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,334 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 24,334 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 12,425 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 EWL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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