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CA02 FWZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,673 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,659 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,081 miles

alternator securing bolt insecure requires attention

damage to rear bumper

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 16 Feb 2016 88,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

alternator securing bolt insecure requires attention

damage to rear bumper

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,129 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs distorted

Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

engine management light on

front brake discs distorted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,971 miles

Air leak on engine

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,321 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,637 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,637 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,279 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,554 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low on inside edges

Fail 21 Oct 2008 40,554 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,551 miles

slight lip on both front brake discs

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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CA02 FWZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA02 FWZ, 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 CA02 FWZ registered?

CA02 FWZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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