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DE02 JWV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 JWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 70,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,315 miles

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

vehicle overheated during test

Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,313 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle overheated during test

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 67,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,694 miles

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,860 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,514 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 22 Mar 2017 56,514 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,086 miles

Engine light on

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 47,690 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 47,690 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 37,145 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 33,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,368 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 23,368 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 20,352 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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DE02 JWV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE02 JWV, 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 DE02 JWV registered?

DE02 JWV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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