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DG02 FVS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,803 mi
Last recorded91,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 FVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,803 miles

EMLlamp on

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 91,731 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMLlamp on

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,934 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction - petrol, pre 2003

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 77,221 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 74,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,431 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 71,431 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,197 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,379 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded / n/s front wheel damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,769 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 42,045 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,355 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,163 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,255 miles

sign of power steering fluid leak/?, exhaust back box slight leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,084 miles

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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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DG02 FVS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG02 FVS, 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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DG02 FVS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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