CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU02 BTY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

101,982 mi
Last recorded101,982 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 BTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 101,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 101,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack end joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both upper rear shock mounts corroded

rear axle is corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 98,062 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both upper rear shock mounts corroded

rear axle is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 95,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

rear axle mounts corroded inner sills

Fail 9 Dec 2021 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear axle mounts corroded inner sills

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both sides rusted (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front stub axle both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor rusted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,859 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 87,859 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,441 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake back plates are corroded

both rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,738 miles

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

Power steering pipe hanging down close to O/S driveshaft

Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,732 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe hanging down close to O/S driveshaft

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,783 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,783 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,448 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,312 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,004 miles

o/s/rear tyre has slight cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,004 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/rear tyre has slight cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,332 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,667 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,719 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 32,047 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,689 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU02 BTY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 BTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU02 BTY?

You can check the full history of CU02 BTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU02 BTY registered?

CU02 BTY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is CU02 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU02 BTY shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU02 BTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU02 BTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.