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DA52 ECJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,821 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,172 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

front brakes worn

nearside and offside rear tyres 1.6mm

parking brake performance needs adjsutment

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 73,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,537 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,249 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge [195/50v15]

Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,243 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge [195/50v15]

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,044 miles

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

Offside front wheel damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,965 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 60,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,610 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,412 miles

Damage to N/S/F sill.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,248 miles

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2005 26,252 miles

both rear tyres tread perished

n/s/f brake flexi hose near drive shaft and wheel rim on full lock

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 ECJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA52 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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