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AX51 DXT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear wheels fitted with different sized tyres

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear wheels fitted with different sized tyres

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,935 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 76,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,013 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,373 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 61,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,207 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2006 45,207 miles

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

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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AX51 DXT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AX51 DXT, 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 AX51 DXT registered?

AX51 DXT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is AX51 DXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 DXT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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