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DA02 EMF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 EMF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 105,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

battery fault

fuel tank retaining straps corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

low efforts noted at offside and nearside rear foot brakes during RBT

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,942 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

inner edge wear at both rear tyres - general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

suspect power steering fluid leak behind rack boots - evidence of fluid at track rods..

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both front wiper blades split

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

inner edge wear at both rear tyres - general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

nearside registration plate lamp slight reduced light output

suspect power steering fluid leak behind rack boots - evidence of fluid at track rods..

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,484 miles

front wipers in poor condition.

slight oil leaks around steering rack area.

spare wheel tyre flat.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 95,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine management light illuminated.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

front tyres have inner edge wear, suggest wheel alignment check.

front wipers in poor condition.

sat nav holder fitted but not deemed to be at a height to cause viewing issues.

slight oil leaks around steering rack area.

spare wheel tyre flat.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,304 miles

all fluid levels low/ close to minimum

noise/wear at offside drive shaft support bearing

suspect possible fluid leak at steering rack behind gatters ( recom investigation/repair )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,307 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

evidence of fluid loss at nearside suspect possible steering rack

nearside rear brake pipe corroding ( unable to fully test round fuel tank area )

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside drive shaft support bearing

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2013 84,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all engine fluid levels low

evidence of fluid loss at nearside suspect possible steering rack

nearside rear brake pipe corroding ( unable to fully test round fuel tank area )

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside drive shaft support bearing

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,701 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement n/s/f steering rack

Pass 30 May 2008 46,104 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 46,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 32,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,137 miles

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 EMF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc 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 EMF, 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 EMF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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