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DA51 PVU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,050 miles

rear axel bushes perished

rear tyres perished and on limit

Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 79,172 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewall & tread cracking

too much oil in engine

Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,172 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewall & tread cracking

too much oil in engine

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,194 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

interior mirrror missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,679 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 67,036 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls & between treads

Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls & between treads

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,232 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight travel in hand brake

Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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)

advise slight travel in hand brake

Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,685 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2005 24,812 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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DA51 PVU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DA51 PVU, 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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DA51 PVU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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