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DC51 DEL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 DEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,390 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 97,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,087 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,444 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,444 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,486 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Aug 2011 42,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,297 miles

air con drive belt frayed at edge

power steering drive belt frayed at edge

Fail 17 Aug 2009 35,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

air con drive belt frayed at edge

power steering drive belt frayed at edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,905 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,895 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,301 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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DC51 DEL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DC51 DEL, 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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DC51 DEL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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