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DG02 FWC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 FWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 83,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 24 May 2016 83,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 77,371 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,865 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak

minor corrosion from nearside rear chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,663 miles

Oil leak

minor corrosion from nearside rear chassis

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,304 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 67,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,824 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,880 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 32,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,808 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 28,808 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,751 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 FWC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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