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CX02 OPT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,579 mi
Last recorded187,579 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 187,579 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 187,577 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 174,334 miles

Oil leak

lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 15 Mar 2014 174,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 149,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 149,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 129,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 108,843 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,569 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,330 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 10,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CX02 OPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CX02 OPT, 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 CX02 OPT registered?

CX02 OPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is CX02 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 OPT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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