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DF02 CFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,470 mi
Last recorded71,470 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 CFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 71,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 66,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 66,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant ( coolant bottle cracked ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,841 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,841 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,739 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,969 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2013 38,791 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,730 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,730 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 22,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 15,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,391 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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DF02 CFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF02 CFJ, 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 DF02 CFJ registered?

DF02 CFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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