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DE02 XXM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,138 mi
Last recorded74,138 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 74,138 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 74,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody surface rust

Fail 2 Jan 2024 68,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,476 miles

underbody surface rust

Fail 18 Jan 2023 67,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 60,944 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 60,942 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 59,901 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 59,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 59,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 57,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,059 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 49,392 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 49,392 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,656 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,637 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2010 44,051 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 44,024 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,138 miles

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 4 Jun 2008 39,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,056 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 30,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 22,947 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 XXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

DE02 XXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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