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CP02 RLX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,950 mi
Last recorded110,950 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 RLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,950 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,012 miles

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

advise rear service brake adjustment

Fail 23 Oct 2018 108,004 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise rear service brake adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 104,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working centre rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,381 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,001 miles

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres are on the 1.6mm limit

advise nearside rear tyre close to the limit and outer side wall deteriorated ( cracking)

both rear tyre sizes different from the front

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,227 miles

Oil leak

advise rear tyres sizes different than the front

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,566 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyre sizes are different to rear

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,559 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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

Oil leak

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

front tyre sizes are different to rear

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,177 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,284 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,284 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,039 miles

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

O/s front tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" rated

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,989 miles

Front o/s tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" speed rated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,577 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 RLX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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