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DF02 VGC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,816 mi
Last recorded84,816 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,816 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 84,523 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,037 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,902 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe corroded at flexible hose connection. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush worn and split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed. (5.2.6)

exhaust front pipe metal mounting post corroded and weak.

fuel tank has surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,911 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose,insecure at fixings.

fuel tank corroded.

rear section of near side,front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion,in various places.

small nail in off side rear tyre tread pattern.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,398 miles

slight surface corrosion on rear end of front to rear brake pipe,near side rear.

surface corrosion on fuel tank.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,398 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight surface corrosion on rear end of front to rear brake pipe,near side rear.

surface corrosion on fuel tank.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,612 miles

brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex and o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode

check strap insecure on n/s/r door

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight movement in rear subframe o/s/f mounting

Fail 15 Sep 2011 64,593 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex and o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode

check strap insecure on n/s/r door

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight movement in rear subframe o/s/f mounting

Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs starting to wear

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split slightly

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f fog lamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,044 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split slightly

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f fog lamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,727 miles

N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSH IS WORN

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN VERY LOW

Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSH IS WORN

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN VERY LOW

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,703 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 33,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,795 miles

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

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 VGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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