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DE02 VYG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,635 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body both sides wheel arch slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

rear under body has slight corrosion to both sides

Fail 30 Apr 2019 60,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body both sides wheel arch slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

rear under body has slight corrosion to both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,896 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION TO BOTH SIDES INNER SILL AT REAR

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,896 miles

Emissions not tested COOLING FAN INOP (7.3.A.1)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH (4.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH RUN OFF ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION TO BOTH SIDES INNER SILL AT REAR

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 18% (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,357 miles

Emissions not tested co / miles out (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to chassis MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner sill MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 18% (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,819 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2015 49,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2014 44,526 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 23 Apr 2013 39,228 miles

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

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

air bag clock spring is making a scraping noise when steering turned

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,227 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag clock spring is making a scraping noise when steering turned

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2012 33,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to split and perish on sidewalls

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 May 2012 33,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to split and perish on sidewalls

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2011 29,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,308 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 28,305 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,258 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 24,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 19,616 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 VYG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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