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DF02 VFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,119 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front wipers torn on edge but no effecting drivers view

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,972 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 66,972 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,201 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,356 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,356 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,148 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 49,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,842 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 44,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 41,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 33,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,549 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 28,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 23,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,002 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 18,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 VFJ 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 DF02 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

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

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