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CN02 VVJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,853 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 88,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,086 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,042 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,789 miles

corrosion near limit on offside outer sill by seatbelt mount

corrosion starting on fuel tank

damage on both front wheel inner rims

Fail 30 May 2013 72,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion near limit on offside outer sill by seatbelt mount

corrosion starting on fuel tank

damage on both front wheel inner rims

front brake discs rusty

interior mirror missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,151 miles

both front wheel inner rims distorted

interior mirror insecure

nearside rear axle bush near wear limit

offside front strut top mount nearing wear limit

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

redudced damping effect on rear shock absorbers

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

wear on both front brake flex hoses

Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wheel inner rims distorted

interior mirror insecure

nearside front tyre near wear limit

nearside rear axle bush near wear limit

offside front strut top mount nearing wear limit

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

redudced damping effect on rear shock absorbers

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

wear on both front brake flex hoses

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,575 miles

both front suspension arm rearward bushes deteriorated

interior mirror loose

nearside front wheel damaged near limit

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,339 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

damage on nearside inner wheel rim

interior mirror insecure

slight damage on nearside door mirror

Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

damage on nearside inner wheel rim

interior mirror insecure

slight damage on nearside door mirror

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,804 miles

cracking on offside front tyre

cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,804 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracking on offside front tyre

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,085 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 30,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CN02 VVJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CN02 VVJ, 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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CN02 VVJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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