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CA02 LSU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,193 mi
Last recorded181,193 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 LSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 181,193 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 181,193 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 174,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 174,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut loose!!! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 163,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 145,922 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deteriation on side wall

Fail 4 Jan 2018 145,922 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deteriation on side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall to tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 127,604 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) metal end to caliper bent (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has a cut on the side wall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 124,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has a cut on the side wall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,187 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,898 miles

dip stick incompleat

one or more fuel injectors blowing back past

Fail 30 Oct 2013 110,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

dip stick incompleat

o/s rear tyre side wall split but not deep enough to expose cords

one or more fuel injectors blowing back past

Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,578 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 105,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 95,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,636 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,092 miles

signs of damage repairs to vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2008 75,009 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 75,009 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,445 miles

oil leak

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 LSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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