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CA02 VFN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,894 mi
Last recorded119,894 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 114,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,941 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2017 105,941 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,660 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,159 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 72,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,438 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,903 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 VFN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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