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CA02 OBY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,865 mi
Last recorded135,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 OBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 135,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch faulty ,lever broken ,cable stiff.

coolant low?

oil leak sump corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2014 135,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch faulty ,lever broken ,cable stiff.

coolant low?

front discs pitting (vent type)

oil leak sump corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,395 miles

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

bonnet catch faulty (cable stiff lever detached)

coolant low leaks seen round top and bottom hose

front discs slight pitting

n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2013 120,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch faulty (cable stiff lever detached)

coolant low leaks seen round top and bottom hose

front discs slight pitting

n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,303 miles

brake pipes corroding

sump corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2012 106,303 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

o/s front tyre tread low

sump corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,083 miles

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Chips in front windscreen

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper blade torn and not working

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Sump corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Nearside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight corrosion on steel brake pipes

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,305 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,581 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both wishbone bushes unbonding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,581 miles

both wishbone bushes unbonding

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,261 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 OBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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