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CU52 LXX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,015 mi
Last recorded153,015 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 LXX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 153,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 153,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 143,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ware inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has ware inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 127,824 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 127,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,062 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 111,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 99,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 94,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 88,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 85,067 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 85,067 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 77,592 miles

injector chuffing

vehicle needs water

Fail 2 Apr 2010 77,592 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

injector chuffing

vehicle needs water

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,056 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,051 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,753 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 41,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 33,169 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 LXX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

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

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