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CU52 FCO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 FCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 98,626 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at base

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,739 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure 175/70t14 (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre. slightly out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,480 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,608 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 81,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,932 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 69,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,338 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,606 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,909 miles

long travel on handbrake

offside rear seat belt starting to fray

Fail 17 Jul 2008 31,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

long travel on handbrake

offside rear seat belt starting to fray

p.a.s fluid low

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,462 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 25,462 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 25,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,908 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 FCO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

CU52 FCO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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