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DE52 VXR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken / corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,553 miles

Central exhaust mounting coroded

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 127,432 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2014 122,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 122,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 117,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 117,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 107,594 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 97,936 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 97,936 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Advise please clean the interior of this vehicle free of ash & leave to air before submitting for retest or repair.

Advise rear washers do not work.

MIL on.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,392 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 22 Dec 2008 72,938 miles

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

heavy secondary tread wear on outer edge of nearside rear tyre suggest early attention

Fail 10 Dec 2007 58,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,593 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 VXR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

DE52 VXR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for DE52 VXR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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