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CU02 NLP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,921 mi
Last recorded81,921 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 NLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,921 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 places (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,757 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,712 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor x2 places (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor x3 places (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,662 miles

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

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

Under body has light corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under body has light corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,607 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,640 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,625 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,637 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,851 miles

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

bpth front wishbone bushes worn

corrosion in various places

discs worn

front pads low

Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,848 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

bpth front wishbone bushes worn

corrosion in various places

discs worn

front pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,546 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 20,546 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,051 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 12,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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 NLP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CU02 NLP, 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 NLP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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