2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CA02 YWD
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 84,101 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA02 YWD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 84,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA02 YWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (CA02 YWD) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
CA02 YWD Mileage History
- 23/08/202482,075 mi
- 05/09/202482,077 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/202584,036 mi+1,959 mi
- 04/09/202584,101 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 1,963 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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