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DF51 GXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,447 mi
Last recorded47,447 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 GXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,447 miles

different size tyres front to rear

front antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

front brake flexis slightly deteriated

general underbody rust

handbrake cables rusted

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

rear suspension top mounts have slight movement

Fail 19 Oct 2012 47,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres front to rear

front antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

front brake flexis slightly deteriated

general underbody rust

handbrake cables rusted

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

rear suspension top mounts have slight movement

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s/f wing

rear seat base loose

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on front suspension components

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2011 39,569 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s/f wing

rear seat base loose

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on front suspension components

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,069 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,951 miles

nearside front and offside front, rear wishbone bushes slightly split

Fail 18 Jan 2008 27,951 miles

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

nearside front and offside front, rear wishbone bushes slightly split

oil leak from sump

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,842 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 GXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXA, 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 DF51 GXA registered?

DF51 GXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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