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DE52 HOJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,579 mi
Last recorded126,579 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 126,519 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S &O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 124,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S &O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,357 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 120,378 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 120,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush track rod end has to much play (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush track rod end to much play (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,316 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 99,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,737 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 1 Oct 2012 68,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2012 68,538 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,157 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 58,155 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 24,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,250 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 HOJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HOJ, 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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DE52 HOJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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