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DE52 DCV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,645 mi
Last recorded142,645 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,645 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 142,645 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,329 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 139,329 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,431 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 135,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 131,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 131,521 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 128,462 miles

Engine oil leak present.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,069 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 112,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 96,302 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,302 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,390 miles

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

high level stop light dim

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,486 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,077 miles

rear tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,823 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 41,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 30,433 miles

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

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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DE52 DCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE52 DCV, 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 DE52 DCV registered?

DE52 DCV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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