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CA02 WJL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,717 mi
Last recorded116,717 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 WJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,717 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 116,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,177 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear damage to rear bumper

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

exhaust mountings deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,345 miles

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

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

accident damage to n/s/r

attention to rear brakes

Fail 9 Jul 2015 109,340 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

accident damage to n/s/r

attention to rear brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,785 miles

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

attention to rear brake o/s

Fail 27 Jun 2014 98,785 miles

attention to rear brake o/s

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,023 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,276 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,784 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,784 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,328 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim slight damage

Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,295 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,871 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 WJL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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