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CU52 JJL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,573 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,034 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2019 78,034 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,819 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,213 miles

All road springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,836 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,227 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,904 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,498 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 37,091 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,572 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 31,572 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,100 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 JJL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU52 JJL registered?

CU52 JJL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is CU52 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 JJL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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