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CU52 FYJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,239 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 82,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.112 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.1 (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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 26 Aug 2015 70,719 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,719 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack noisey/clunky

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,169 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack noisey/clunky

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,053 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 62,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

water leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 58,558 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 53,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,693 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 47,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,586 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,586 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,199 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,280 miles

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

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

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 FYJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

CU52 FYJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is CU52 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 FYJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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