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CU52 FBN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,590 mi
Last recorded117,590 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,590 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 117,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack inner steering joint worn badly (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,486 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,153 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,255 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside inner joint in steering rack play

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 96,395 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,416 miles

front brake balance 20%

offside front sidelight dim

offside front tyre devoid of tread inside edge

offside steering rack gaiter oil soaked

oil leaks

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,772 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 FBN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

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

Is CU52 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 FBN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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