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CU52 FBA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,430 mi
Last recorded99,430 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine/gearbox oil leaks = rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling = some corrosion both rear suspension coil springs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,430 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks = rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling = some corrosion both rear suspension coil springs

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,672 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges = n/s/r footbrake slow to re-act

e m warning light on = engine oil leaks = some corrosion both rear suspension coil springs = rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling = rear exhaust box heatsheild insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,194 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks = rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling = rear exhaust box heatsheild insecure = both rear coil springs corroded/peeling = slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,537 miles

both rear footbrake readings rise and fall together b ut read different values

slight deteriation antiroll bar mounting bushes

various suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,786 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak handbrake near end of reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,650 miles

off side drive shaft support bearing noisey and worn

Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

off side drive shaft support bearing noisey and worn

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,391 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 52,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,155 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2005 30,515 miles

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

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

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

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

N/s front tyre worn unevenly

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

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 FBA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

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

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