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DA51 SVN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,763 mi
Last recorded97,763 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 SVN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,763 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 97,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,224 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,450 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Fail 15 Feb 2010 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 20 Jan 2009 68,307 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,307 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,274 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper not working

Fail 15 Feb 2008 60,272 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper not working

Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,835 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

car may need to be tracked

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,095 miles

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

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 SVN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SVN, 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 SVN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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