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DF02 VGL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 120,151 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 120,151 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,090 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,645 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 111,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,471 miles

Rear high level brake light not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,990 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

nsf and osf inner rack joints have play in them

Pass 12 May 2014 78,113 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 73,053 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 May 2013 73,053 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,869 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 19 May 2011 60,257 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing slightly inside edge

Pass 24 May 2010 53,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 40,925 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 40,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,286 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,286 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VGL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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