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CA02 REU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,250 mi
Last recorded119,250 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 REU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Front bumper daaged

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Aug 2015 105,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Front bumper daaged

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine man lamp on

Fail 20 Aug 2014 96,828 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine man lamp on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 85,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,687 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 43,426 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,776 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 28,776 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 22,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 21,084 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 REU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 REU, 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 REU registered?

CA02 REU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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