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CU02 VDP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,298 mi
Last recorded69,298 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VDP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to wheel-arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel-arch on brake flexi mount point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorated on inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,363 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,315 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,862 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 49,862 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,777 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

N/s front fog lamp is not working.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,461 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake pads look low.

N/s rear wheel rim is damaged.

O/s rack gaiter is twisted.

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on gearbox.

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Some wear on front brake discs.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,461 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front brake pads look low.

N/s rear wheel rim is damaged.

O/s rack gaiter is twisted.

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on gearbox.

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Some wear on front brake discs.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,928 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 39,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,480 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,363 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 31,363 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,995 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,016 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 17,990 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 VDP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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