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DE52 XJO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,297 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,101 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,099 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,059 miles

Front both tyre treads low inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat slield loose

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bold on outter edge

rear exhaust heat slield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front lower bumper trim insecure

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 77,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front lower bumper trim insecure

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,474 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 56,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 26,867 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,867 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 XJO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

DE52 XJO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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