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CU52 FCA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,687 mi
Last recorded123,687 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,687 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,684 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 120,908 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 120,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,960 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant header tank cap leaking

Offside Rear nail in tread near outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2016 117,954 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance High level brakelight (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split / smearing screen (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavy wear to inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavy wear to inside edge / cords beginning to be exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coolant header tank cap leaking

Offside Rear nail in tread near outer sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2014 110,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,025 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,929 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,317 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,317 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,401 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,305 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,482 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 FCA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

CU52 FCA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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