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CF02 VAO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 VAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has a nail in and worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,915 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 87,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 78,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2012 73,037 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,809 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside rear brake drum slightly warped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,227 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate starting too disfigure

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate starting too disfigure

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,405 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 48,405 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,345 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 39,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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CF02 VAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CF02 VAO, 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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What year was CF02 VAO registered?

CF02 VAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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