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DA52 EBL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 EBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,745 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,418 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 96,410 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 89,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,504 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 65,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,865 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,787 miles

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

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

n/s/ rear tyre perished

small amount of play in n/s steering rack tie bar

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,593 miles

advice n/side rear tyre side wall splitting

advice slight play in the rack.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advice n/side rear tyre side wall splitting

advice slight play in the rack.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,739 miles

nearside front tyre oiter side wall deteriated but not excessive

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,102 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,119 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge's.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,393 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Apr 2007 29,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,825 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 22,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DA52 EBL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA52 EBL, 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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DA52 EBL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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