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DA52 GAO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 GAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,043 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,058 miles

Front both wipers split

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear service brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,332 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 75,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,991 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 73,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,276 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,012 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,011 miles

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

no emissions printout due to engine overheating during test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,713 miles

slight buckle to wheels

Fail 7 Feb 2012 55,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight buckle to wheels

Fail 16 Feb 2011 49,582 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,090 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,592 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,271 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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DA52 GAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GAO, 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 DA52 GAO registered?

DA52 GAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is DA52 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 GAO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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