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CU02 WFC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,987 mi
Last recorded121,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 121,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trackarm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyre both have small cuts in tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,035 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyre both have small cuts in tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear inner wheel archies mudguar heavy rust inside

Fail 18 Mar 2014 108,405 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear inner wheel archies mudguar heavy rust inside

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,021 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,372 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,371 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,072 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 16,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,966 miles

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 WFC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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