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DE02 MPO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,161 mi
Last recorded123,161 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 MPO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 114,560 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 105,403 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,471 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,470 miles

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

Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,185 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,269 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,269 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,220 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,783 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 71,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,237 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,005 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 MPO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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