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CX52 VMU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,274 mi
Last recorded172,274 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 172,274 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,475 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 167,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 161,603 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 161,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 153,796 miles

The brake pipe leading to the offside rear brake flexible hose is very rusty you are advised to have it replaced.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 153,796 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

The brake pipe leading to the offside rear brake flexible hose is very rusty you are advised to have it replaced.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 146,139 miles

The brake pipe leading to the nearside rear brake is corroded. You are advised to have it replaed.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 134,448 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 134,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 118,275 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 118,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 VMU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

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

Is CX52 VMU safe to buy?

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