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CU02 VGN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,786 mi
Last recorded150,786 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 150,786 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle and rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 132,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 123,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 116,126 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and nearside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 108,818 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 102,471 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 102,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 96,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 90,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 86,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 65,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,227 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 56,191 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 47,025 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2006 47,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VGN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 VGN, 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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What year was CU02 VGN registered?

CU02 VGN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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