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Emission control equipment obviously defective breather hose (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
wiper linkage worn.
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front top mounts worn.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front top mounts worn.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight damage to front number plate.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan / seat mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight damage to front number plate.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides. (2.4.G.2)
slight misting of oil around steering rack.
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' contamination (8.3.1e)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides. (2.4.G.2)
slight misting of oil around steering rack.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine tappets noisy
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to inner sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine tappets noisy
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to inner sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear seat cushion insecure.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear seat cushion insecure.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear seat base insecure.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear seat base insecure.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust mount deteriorated.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust mount deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant leak from engine bay.
exhaust front mounting bracket corroded.
odometer not illuminated.
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant leak from engine bay.
exhaust front mounting bracket corroded.
odometer not illuminated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant leak from thermostat.
exhaust heat sheild insecure.
fuel tank damaged.
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant leak from thermostat.
exhaust heat sheild insecure.
fuel tank damaged.
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f. seat does not tilt, to allow access to rear seats and belts.
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/f. seat does not tilt, to allow access to rear seats and belts.
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advises from failure 493584916443 still apply
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid slightly low
front grill slight damage
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)
brake fluid slightly low
front grill slight damage
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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)
brake fluid slightly low
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CU02 AYV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.8%.
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 CU02 AYV, 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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CU02 AYV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2002.
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