2002 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · CA51 AEF
2002 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 53,036 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA51 AEF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2022
- 53,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA51 AEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Fiesta (CA51 AEF) between January 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
CA51 AEF Mileage History
- 17/01/200612,234 mi
- 17/01/200612,234 mi
- 04/04/200716,495 mi+4,261 mi
- 04/04/200716,495 mi
- 08/04/200819,812 mi+3,317 mi
- 30/03/200922,908 mi+3,096 mi
- 02/04/201026,141 mi+3,233 mi
- 02/04/201026,141 mi
- 31/03/201128,384 mi+2,243 mi
- 31/03/201118,384 mi-10,000 mi
- 14/12/201231,588 mi+13,204 mi
- 12/12/201333,699 mi+2,111 mi
- 09/12/201435,191 mi+1,492 mi
- 11/12/201435,191 mi
- 11/12/201538,014 mi+2,823 mi
- 11/12/201538,014 mi
- 20/12/201642,304 mi+4,290 mi
- 19/12/201745,852 mi+3,548 mi
- 18/12/201848,645 mi+2,793 mi
- 11/12/201951,043 mi+2,398 mi
- 15/12/202052,137 mi+1,094 mi
- 31/01/202253,036 mi+899 mi
Average of roughly 2,544 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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