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DE52 XJV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 102,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster spinning unable to rectify (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded area of brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer filled with paste to continue test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 94,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,517 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 May 2017 87,426 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Radiator matrix badly deteriorated at lower edge

Rear silencer corroded

Spare wheel missing

Fail 12 May 2017 87,426 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1f)

Radiator matrix badly deteriorated at lower edge

Rear silencer corroded

Spare wheel missing

Pass 6 May 2016 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and has light cracking in treads

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 May 2015 75,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 75,403 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,537 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,791 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 61,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,080 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 52,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,368 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,583 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 XJV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

DE52 XJV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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