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CU52 URG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,660 mi
Last recorded168,660 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 URG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 168,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 168,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 167,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 167,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 158,717 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 150,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 113,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers starting to smear

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,136 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,936 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,936 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,400 miles

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

advise tracking to be carried out

Fail 13 Mar 2008 33,400 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)

Offside Front 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)

advise tracking to be carried out

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,085 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 URG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

CU52 URG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is CU52 URG safe to buy?

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