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CU02 VEM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,949 mi
Last recorded141,949 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 141,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in arches (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in rear arches

Fail 9 May 2018 141,949 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in arches (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in rear arches

Pass 25 May 2017 140,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2016 137,914 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 10 Jun 2016 137,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,905 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 134,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 134,764 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 130,413 miles

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

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

whear in front antyrollbar bushs

whear in rear axle bushs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 127,565 miles

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

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

brake pads and discs worn front

front antyroll bar bush worn

rear axle bushs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,649 miles

discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 118,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 105,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,650 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,126 miles

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

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 VEM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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