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DF02 BYN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 BYN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 96,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,381 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,870 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,813 miles

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

clutch nearly worn out

Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

clutch nearly worn out

major engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,871 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,116 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,120 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2015 67,113 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,194 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 59,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,114 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,474 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 40,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,624 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 31,466 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,984 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 26,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,908 miles

nearside front tyre tread low 2mm

slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Pass 4 Aug 2005 9,966 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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DF02 BYN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF02 BYN, 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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DF02 BYN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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