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CU02 WGV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,056 mi
Last recorded178,056 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 WGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 178,056 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 178,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 176,332 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 176,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 174,141 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2010 172,550 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 170,090 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 170,090 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 166,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 146,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 146,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 111,980 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 WGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

CU02 WGV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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