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CA51 VDJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,855 mi
Last recorded90,855 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 VDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 90,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all meatal brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded/weak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s top mounts have lift/play (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle starting to show corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2025 90,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all meatal brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded/weak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s top mounts have lift/play (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle starting to show corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded/weak

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer cv joint slight noise when rotating

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

slight leak on power steering pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 79,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,508 miles

n/s/r w/arch starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2019 65,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 60,091 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 53,422 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 23 May 2017 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 23 May 2016 49,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,070 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 45,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,039 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,586 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,699 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,294 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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CA51 VDJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA51 VDJ, 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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CA51 VDJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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