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CU02 ETR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,964 mi
Last recorded160,964 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 ETR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 160,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

slight damage to sills

Fail 18 Apr 2015 160,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

slight damage to sills

Pass 10 Apr 2014 148,476 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside front wheel rim damaged.

Power steering fluid leak.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 148,476 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Offside front wheel rim damaged.

Power steering fluid leak.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 128,035 miles

offside + nearside rear coil springs corroded

some dampness nearside + offside steering rack boots

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 110,032 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 103,747 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 103,747 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,791 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 92,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 84,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2009 84,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 78,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 63,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CU02 ETR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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