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DE02 VWX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,922 mi
Last recorded130,922 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 130,922 miles

Both outer sill sign of weak spots but no hole time of test

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded but still complete time of test

Exhaust flexi worn

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Weld repairs heavily undersealed making it hard to inspect fully

fuel lines corroded

Fail 22 May 2016 130,921 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sill sign of weak spots but no hole time of test

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded but still complete time of test

Exhaust flexi worn

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

N/R outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 121,619 miles

1.front No plate damaged but unlikely to be misread.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 121,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

1.front No plate damaged but unlikely to be misread.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 112,193 miles

1.child seat fitted. 2.front No plate (damaged) but unlikely to be misread. 3.all underbody oil coated. 4.slight bind on n/s rear wheel. 5.brake performance only just met on park brake.

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 103,772 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 103,771 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly scrubbed

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 18 May 2011 75,491 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 75,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 70,977 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,538 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 52,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 42,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,204 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 34,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VWX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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