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CU52 FTA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,977 mi
Last recorded89,977 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,977 miles

interior mirror missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak on engine

steering fluid on min

Fail 4 Mar 2017 89,970 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak on engine

steering fluid on min

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,936 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,936 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,283 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,181 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking on sidewalls 175/65/14

rear exhaust box hanger is heavily corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 84,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking on sidewalls 175/65/14

rear exhaust box hanger is heavily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box hangers

Fail 22 Apr 2013 80,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box hangers

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing outside edges 175/65/14tr

n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking and o/s/r 175/65/14tr

Fail 18 Apr 2012 78,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing outside edges 175/65/14tr

n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking and o/s/r 175/65/14tr

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,617 miles

both rear tyre cracking 175/65/14tr

dampness on steering rack

nail in n/s/r tyre 175/65/14tr

Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,617 miles

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

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

both rear tyre cracking 175/65/14tr

dampness on steering rack

nail in n/s/r tyre 175/65/14tr

Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,384 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,387 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,643 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 FTA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

CU52 FTA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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