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CA02 VMH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,728 mi
Last recorded157,728 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VMH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 157,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 157,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 144,231 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 144,231 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,477 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 135,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 132,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 127,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,787 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 119,787 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,856 miles

Offside rear shockabsorber worn.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,827 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,607 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

wheel covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,255 miles

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

slight damage to osf tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,489 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from interior mirror for mot

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,489 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from interior mirror for mot

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,402 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack tread 3to4mm

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,405 miles

offside front tyre tread 3mm

small marks in rear no plate

Fail 3 Aug 2007 39,470 miles

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

small chip in front screen

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,470 miles

small chip in front screen

Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,848 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 VMH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

CA02 VMH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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