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CA02 WAO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear of sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front of sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

lower section of front windscreen has a product on it but does not directly effect view to the front

rear seat belt sloe to retract

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,555 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 79,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,373 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,984 miles

1.....n/s front brake disc in poor condition.....2.....n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,995 miles

screen washer bottle leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,500 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,945 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 30,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,632 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 24,632 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,456 miles

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

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 WAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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