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DE52 FVS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,743 miles

Hi level stop lamp inop

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Hi level stop lamp inop

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,988 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,445 miles

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,234 miles

offside front tyre starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2014 66,234 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,741 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,741 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 20,676 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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DE52 FVS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

DE52 FVS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is DE52 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 FVS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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