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EA02 CXL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,335 mi
Last recorded114,335 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 CXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,335 miles

EML on

Front both tyres badly worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Front both tyres badly worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 105,629 miles

damage to rear bumper

engine management light on

Fail 10 Sep 2016 105,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (lamp) (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage to rear bumper

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 101,763 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 97,628 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 97,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,167 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,759 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,081 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,648 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,844 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 49,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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EA02 CXL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA02 CXL, 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 EA02 CXL registered?

EA02 CXL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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