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DE02 HBF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 HBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,368 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 85,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,675 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,344 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 69,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 62,320 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Oct 2014 46,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,160 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,367 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,253 miles

power steering rack damp

Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,308 miles

power steering rack damp

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,909 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 11,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,229 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,575 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 7,575 miles

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

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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DE02 HBF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE02 HBF, 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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DE02 HBF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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