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CE02 DBU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 86,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,522 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

steering rack damp, [power steering fluid?]

Fail 8 Jun 2019 83,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation large rise/fall difference (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

steering rack damp, [power steering fluid?]

Pass 31 May 2018 73,482 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 73,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,375 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,375 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,739 miles

n/s/f inner rim distorted a little

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 7 Jun 2016 59,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r pulling low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating n/s too dim bulb fitted wrong (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner rim distorted a little

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,090 miles

steering rack wet with oil misting

Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

steering rack wet with oil misting

Pass 27 May 2014 45,089 miles

front o/s inner brake pads apper to be getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,919 miles

front brake discs slight wear and rusty could not see inner pads to assess

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres close to limit

steering rack wet with oil

wipers worn

Fail 6 Jun 2013 39,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slight wear and rusty could not see inner pads to assess

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres close to limit

steering rack wet with oil

wipers worn

Pass 29 May 2012 38,269 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 28 May 2012 38,269 miles

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

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

exhaust slight blow

Pass 21 May 2011 31,409 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2011 31,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2010 28,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 28,544 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 25,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2008 22,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 18,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 13,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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CE02 DBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CE02 DBU, 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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CE02 DBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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