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CA02 VFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,713 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,258 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding but not excessively

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension corrode

minor scratches on the windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,364 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

light scratches to screen

Fail 29 Jul 2021 73,364 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

light scratches to screen

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,229 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Light scratches to windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 70,229 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust system corroding

Light scratches to windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,668 miles

front discs corroding

light scratch windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2019 67,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front discs corroding

light scratch windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,164 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre - both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroding

light scratches windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2016 58,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre - both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroding

light scratches windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2015 55,351 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,351 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,080 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

front discs corroding

high level stop light not working

light scratch windscreen

osr tyre wearing outer edge and tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,870 miles

exhaust system corroding

front discs corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2013 47,870 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroding

front discs corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,276 miles

n/s and o/s rear door mouldings missing

slight chips to windscreen

slight damage to rear bumper

slight wear and corrsion to front discs

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,610 miles

both front discs starting to corrode

small chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 38,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 35,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,824 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,168 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 19,534 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 VFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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