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DA02 RZU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,763 mi
Last recorded105,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,763 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre cracking on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 30 May 2012 97,184 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,619 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 90,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,368 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 85,368 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2009 80,770 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn on edges

advise nail in n/s rear tyre

advise s/corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,168 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 79,168 miles

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

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

ADVISE EXHAUST REAR MOUNTING CORRODED

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 77,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 62,707 miles

Bonnet difficult to latch securely.

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

Engine coolant warning light coming on.

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 RZU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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