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CV52 AVE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 AVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,051 miles

Front play in top mounts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack mounts

Fail 29 May 2026 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front play in top mounts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,157 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 86,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,581 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 84,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2021 83,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,779 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,766 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,701 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,812 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,494 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,587 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 42,587 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,458 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 12,778 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,778 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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CV52 AVE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV52 AVE, 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 CV52 AVE registered?

CV52 AVE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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