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CU52 EXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,801 mi
Last recorded153,801 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 EXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 153,801 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 153,321 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 145,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 145,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 145,607 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake aplication uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2014 133,203 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 124,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre stop light not working

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiperblade split

small tear in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2013 124,993 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre stop light not working

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiperblade split

small tear in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,199 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 77,068 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 77,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 64,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,805 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,805 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,703 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,515 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 26,502 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 EXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

CU52 EXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is CU52 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 EXJ 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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