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CP02 DCE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 DCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017
Fail 19 Oct 2017

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 191,148 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 191,148 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 160,225 miles

both number plates deteriorated but not excessive

Fail 12 Oct 2015 160,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2014 131,178 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 131,171 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,907 miles

Lower rear engine mount in poor condition

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

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

Underside covered in oil

Fail 26 Oct 2012 75,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight corrosion of both front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,942 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight corrosion of both front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,692 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,178 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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CP02 DCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP02 DCE, 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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CP02 DCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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