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DF02 VGD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,956 mi
Last recorded107,956 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VGD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS DUE TO CORROSION THE FLOOR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 18 Jul 2019 107,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS DUE TO CORROSION THE FLOOR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 105,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,706 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,304 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 97,304 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,642 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,623 miles

both front floors badly corroded

both outer sills badly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 87,623 miles

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

both front floors badly corroded

both outer sills badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,248 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,710 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 VGD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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