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DF51 GWJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,222 mi
Last recorded137,222 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 137,222 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/Rear tyre worn uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/Front tyre scuffed

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 137,222 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/Rear tyre worn uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/Front tyre scuffed

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 120,028 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 103,363 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 103,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 124,656 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 110,710 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 110,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 110,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,698 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 98,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front flexi hoses starting to perrish

n/s and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to perrish

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,688 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges †o/s/r swinging arm bush starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,920 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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DF51 GWJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DF51 GWJ, 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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DF51 GWJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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