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CA02 HTL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

167,151 mi
Last recorded167,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 167,151 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 156,694 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 156,693 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 156,233 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH OUTER SHEILDS INSECURE (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 May 2018 156,199 miles

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)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BONNET AND N/S REAR DOOR CATCH (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH OUTER SHEILDS INSECURE (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust flexi deteriated

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2016 153,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak (gearbox)

Fail 6 May 2016

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 1 May 2015 149,008 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 142,462 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 142,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 125,989 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 125,989 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 120,008 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 111,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 110,819 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 102,273 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake fluid dirty.

Pass 26 May 2007 86,225 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 86,225 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 66,479 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2006 66,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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 HTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HTL, 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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CA02 HTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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