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CU52 FZB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 FZB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 114,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,233 miles

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 111,233 miles

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

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

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,540 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 106,540 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,204 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light illuminated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light illuminated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,941 miles

engine light illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,310 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,754 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,610 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,481 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 57,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,112 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 29,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,736 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 FZB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

CU52 FZB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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