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CP02 GHU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,301 mi
Last recorded118,301 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 GHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 118,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 105,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 105,972 miles

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,233 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 85,233 miles

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,065 miles

rear wiper blade ineffective

Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake travel close to limit

rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 29 May 2009 59,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 May 2009 59,123 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 28 May 2008 49,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,974 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 GHU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHU, 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 CP02 GHU registered?

CP02 GHU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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