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CV52 TFY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 TFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 134,301 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near axle bush inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 125,299 miles

Rear Axle repaired and waxoiled

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,278 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam weld repaired insuffient weld (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hub to axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hub to axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center and rear pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 125,258 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underneath vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under body coating and suspect corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 121,145 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under body coating and suspect corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,446 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 112,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock not working as intended (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock not working as intended (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,853 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,772 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise engine management light on

advise front brake discs corroding

advise hilevel stop light not working

advise underbody components corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,370 miles

rear beam axle corroded but not weakened.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear beam axle corroded but not weakened.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 63,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,685 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,091 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 53,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,547 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 49,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,184 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,883 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 34,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 23,442 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 23,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 CV52 TFY, 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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CV52 TFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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