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DE52 XGC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,782 mi
Last recorded136,782 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 136,782 miles

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

front windscreen wipers could do with being replaced

Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,220 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,522 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,407 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 77,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,570 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 62,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 29,476 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 XGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DE52 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

DE52 XGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DE52 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 XGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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