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CA02 XLZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,014 mi
Last recorded156,014 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 156,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 156,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 154,154 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 153,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 137,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 137,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,301 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 132,297 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,377 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 125,363 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 114,288 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,814 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,462 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 101,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 92,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 87,673 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres both worn low on edges,tread not cut as deep as parts with wear indicators

nearside front tyre has small tears on outer wall,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,228 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 76,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,995 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 48,580 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 XLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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