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DF02 CDX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,703 mi
Last recorded72,703 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 CDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,703 miles

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

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

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

mil lamp on

Fail 15 Oct 2024 72,703 miles

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

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

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

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

mil lamp on

Fail 30 Sep 2024 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML illuminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,739 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,083 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,190 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,415 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 47,409 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle laggingf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,577 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 38,573 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,280 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,372 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,688 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,147 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise o/s + n/s front brake flexie ferruls corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 27,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise o/s + n/s front brake flexie ferruls corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,310 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 CDX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DF02 CDX, 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 DF02 CDX registered?

DF02 CDX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is DF02 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 CDX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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