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DA51 RWL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 RWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,817 miles

Battery insecure

front brake hoses cracking

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2011 97,618 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

front brake hoses cracking

front tyres low in pressure

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,722 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 84,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,820 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 45,047 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 RWL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA51 RWL, 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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What year was DA51 RWL registered?

DA51 RWL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is DA51 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 RWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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