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CA02 LRE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,442 mi
Last recorded39,442 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 LRE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 39,442 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 39,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 37,444 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 37,444 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,942 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 34,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 33,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 31,490 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,801 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 24,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 18,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 9,359 miles

both rear tyres have signs of ageing and surface cracks

Fail 16 Jun 2016 9,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have signs of ageing and surface cracks

Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,104 miles

slight body damage n/s outer sill

Pass 19 Jun 2014 8,676 miles

n/s body damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,158 miles

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

body damage n/s

Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,641 miles

collision damage n/s door andrear quarter

Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,912 miles

n/s body damage

Fail 17 Jun 2010 6,467 miles

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

n/s body damage evident

Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,467 miles

n/s body damage evident

Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,998 miles

panel damage on n/s quarterpanel and door

Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,346 miles

clutch appears to be slipping

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,674 miles

n /s body damage

Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,858 miles

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 LRE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

CA02 LRE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is CA02 LRE safe to buy?

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