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CU52 FBX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,075 mi
Last recorded112,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 FBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,075 miles

Heat shield rear insecure

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

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

Rear lamps slightly tinted

Steering rack slightly seeping oil

Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 88,586 miles

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Rear service brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Fail 9 May 2017 88,586 miles

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

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Rear service brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,698 miles

SLIGHT DRAG PASSENGER REAR WHEEL

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,443 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 80,443 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,462 miles

N/S rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,301 miles

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

Front brake pads near service limit

N/S rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,646 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,454 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Limited movement o/s handbrake cable

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,459 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,459 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,321 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,784 miles

possible roughness o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,962 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 45,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,959 miles

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

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 FBX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

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

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