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CA02 LRK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,539 mi
Last recorded70,539 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 LRK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ARB DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low BELOW 2.75% line --- Note WILL NOT adjust Readily (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid FRONT to REAR Steel PIPE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ---- BURST ON TEST -- UNSAFE TO DRIVE (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BRAKE TEST TERMINATED OWING TO BURST PIPE (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILL --- REAR BEAM AXLE PRESCRIBED AREA + ABOVE REAR AXLE BOX. SECTION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER + OUTER SILLS AT REAR + BOX SECTION ABOVE REAR AXLE ( BEAM AXLE PRESCRIBED AREA ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CENTRE ( Drivers LOWER S/B MOUNTING ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 67,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 67,474 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 63,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 60,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,630 miles

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

floor pan corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 53,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,437 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 49,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2011 45,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 38,080 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 38,032 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,054 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not through to the cord

Pass 8 May 2007 32,037 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 32,037 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 28,875 miles

Front brakes only just passed imbalance test, brakes may need inspection/repair.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LRK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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