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CU52 WXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,100 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen washers poor

Fail 1 Feb 2022 100,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 86,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 86,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,957 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 68,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,231 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 62,228 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 51,799 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall showing signs of cracking.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 51,799 miles

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

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall showing signs of cracking.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,189 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 34,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,075 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,960 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,951 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 12,034 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 WXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for CU52 WXJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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