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CU52 SZW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,965 mi
Last recorded106,965 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 SZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,965 miles

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,965 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,171 miles

water in rear lamp

Fail 21 Oct 2017 104,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

water in rear lamp

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,982 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 100,935 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,868 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,538 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,429 miles

airbag warning light on

eml light on

Fail 20 Oct 2012 74,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

airbag warning light on

eml light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,962 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,176 miles

Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Advise on crack in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,626 miles

Advise on stone chip to windscreen

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,171 miles

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Advise on stone chip to windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2007 45,929 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre on limit of tread wear

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,929 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre on limit of tread wear

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,656 miles

advised- nail in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2006 41,656 miles

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

advised- nail in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,110 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 35,110 miles

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

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 SZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

CU52 SZW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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