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CP51 HFT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,235 mi
Last recorded110,235 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 HFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 110,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,894 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 98,431 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 98,431 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in the sill and under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 90,623 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 90,623 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,713 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,258 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 47,258 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,209 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,346 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,011 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 35,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 31,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,126 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,966 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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CP51 HFT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP51 HFT, 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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CP51 HFT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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