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DG02 FVT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 FVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,619 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust shield loose

Front brake discs corroded

Play in offside steering rack end

Pass 22 Jun 2018

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,979 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,697 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,149 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,604 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,475 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,095 miles

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

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,382 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,382 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 27,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,977 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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DG02 FVT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG02 FVT, 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 FVT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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