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CU52 ORP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

313,543 mi
Last recorded313,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 313,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 312,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 311,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 310,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 308,226 miles

front brakes imbalanced

off side rear tyre cracking

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 22 May 2021 306,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 305,810 miles

near side rear steel brake pipe starting to rust

various suspension components have surface rust

Pass 27 Aug 2016 288,213 miles

off side front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2015 272,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 254,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 232,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 211,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 194,419 miles

slight play in steering rack ball end

Pass 11 Sep 2010 173,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 151,848 miles

near side front tyre near legal limit

off side rear shockabsorber leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2009 151,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre near legal limit

off side rear shockabsorber leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2008 129,286 miles

steering rack has play/movement from its mountings

Fail 14 Sep 2007 106,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 106,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 83,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 60,611 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 ORP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ORP, 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

How do I check the history of CU52 ORP?

You can check the full history of CU52 ORP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU52 ORP registered?

CU52 ORP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is CU52 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 ORP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU52 ORP have outstanding finance?

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