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CX52 AKJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

143,887 mi
Last recorded143,887 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Mist Of Oil On Brake Servo

Fail 25 Nov 2015 143,886 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight Mist Of Oil On Brake Servo

Pass 24 Nov 2014 136,428 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 136,428 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 127,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 127,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,464 miles

Fuel filler flap wont secure in closed position

Fail 29 Nov 2012 117,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler flap wont secure in closed position

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

engine management light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 117,461 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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

fuuel filler flap wont secure in closed position

Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,314 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres are perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 107,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,687 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 90,197 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 77,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil very low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,621 miles

engine oil very low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 44,270 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CX52 AKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CX52 AKJ, 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 CX52 AKJ registered?

CX52 AKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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