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DA52 HCL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 134,016 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Hand Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 131,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

boot floor pan and rear of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2020 124,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to cords, tread depths on legal limit, 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light not working, disconnected.

centre heat shield loose and rattling on exhaust.

Fail 2 Apr 2020 124,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and cracked showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to cords, tread depths on legal limit, 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light not working, disconnected.

centre heat shield loose and rattling on exhaust.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,237 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread 175/65x14

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre stop light not working

slight run-out on front brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2018 103,237 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread 175/65x14

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre stop light not working

slight run-out on front brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 96,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,381 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 91,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,261 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,301 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 74,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 74,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,918 miles

both rear tyres perishing

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,662 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 43,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f top shocker retaining nut corroded but not insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,609 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f top shocker retaining nut corroded but not insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,886 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,843 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 29,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 24,688 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 24,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil filter corroded and leaking.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 13,751 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 HCL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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