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CA02 LHD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,976 mi
Last recorded57,976 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 LHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2025 57,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,095 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,175 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2022 55,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,116 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,102 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,537 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,058 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,262 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,964 miles

battery tray corroded/peeling - some roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm - n/s/r tyre close aprx 3mm !

some corrosion/peeling o/s/r coil spring

Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery tray corroded/peeling - some roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm - n/s/r tyre close aprx 3mm !

some corrosion/peeling o/s/r coil spring

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,800 miles

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing = some corrosion o/s/r coil spring = both rear tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,377 miles

both rear tyres aprx 3.5/4mm = some corrosion/peeling o/s/r coil spring

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,300 miles

some corrosion o/s/r suspension coil spring = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls = both front tyres aprx 3/4mm

Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,300 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

some corrosion o/s/r suspension coil spring = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls = both front tyres aprx 3/4mm

Fail 22 Jun 2012 41,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres coming close to limit apprx 3mm = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,212 miles

both rear tyres coming close to limit apprx 3mm = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,009 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,558 miles

rattle on pas pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front seatbelts fitted with retainers

slow return o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres perished & cracked in tread area

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres perished & cracked in tread area

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 1,993 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

inbalance on front brakes in limit

play detected in steering rack at road wheels

rear no. plate starting to fade

Pass 24 Jun 2005 18,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 18,570 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 LHD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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