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CX52 APU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 APU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 94,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner rack has slight play

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)

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

engine management light illuminated

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 92,784 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,174 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s wiper split on end

Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,341 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 57,341 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,391 miles

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 APU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 APU, 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 APU registered?

CX52 APU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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