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DE02 ZLX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,393 miles

n/s/r roadwheel slightly bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,517 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front suspension unit top mount/water laying?????

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,088 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 29,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 22,338 miles

Small cut in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

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 ZLX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

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

Is DE02 ZLX safe to buy?

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