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DA02 XBS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

72,926 mi
Last recorded72,926 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 XBS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 57,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim adjuster rough in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,984 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,678 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 412,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 39,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,076 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 36,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,949 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,255 miles

1/when steering is rocked a knocking noise can be heard from pinion area.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,157 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 10,697 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 XBS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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The MOT history for DA02 XBS shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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