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DA02 EHT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,874 mi
Last recorded98,874 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 EHT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os sill front and rear close to rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil AND IS NOTICEABLY WEAK IN OPERATION (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 97,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL ADJACENT TO SUSPENSION MOUNT POINT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NOTICEABLY WEAK IN OPERATION (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,620 miles

Engine M.I.L. is illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 88,211 miles

Both rear outer wheel arches are heavily corroded

Engine M.I.L is illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both rear outer wheel arches are heavily corroded

Engine M.I.L is illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,276 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,192 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 69,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,360 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,360 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,022 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 39,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

graunch on brake pedal from cross shaft

Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,003 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,996 miles

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

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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DA02 EHT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA02 EHT, 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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DA02 EHT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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