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CU52 FBB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,606 mi
Last recorded48,606 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both side n/s & o/s brake pipe cover rubber deteriorated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,992 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 47,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,314 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,523 miles

Engine managmnet light stays on

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 16,318 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 FBB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU52 FBB registered?

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

Is CU52 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 FBB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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