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CU52 FBG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,880 mi
Last recorded161,880 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 FBG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 161,880 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak needs steam cleaning to know where it is leaking ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 161,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak needs steam cleaning to know where it is leaking ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 153,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 153,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

engine management light on at time of test

rocker cover bolts coroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 143,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 143,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,603 miles

nearside rear door lock sticking slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2013 133,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear door lock sticking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,791 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven tyre wear

Fail 11 Sep 2012 122,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven tyre wear

Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 112,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,865 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 83,865 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,012 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 55,012 miles

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

PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,766 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE LUMPY TREAD.

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 FBG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

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

Is CU52 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 FBG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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