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DA02 XBL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,007 mi
Last recorded88,007 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 XBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,007 miles

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,718 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi into caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 77,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

power steering pipe fouling o/s drive shaft

Pass 23 May 2012 71,654 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not sharp

offside front shock absorber wet possibly brake fluid

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not sharp

Fail 23 May 2012 71,654 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not sharp

offside front shock absorber wet possibly brake fluid

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not sharp

Pass 13 May 2011 63,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,496 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 56,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 44,816 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 44,816 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,400 miles

o/s front lower arm back bush slightly comoing away from bonding............

Fail 29 Apr 2008

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 30,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,149 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 XBL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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