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DG02 FXF

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,447 mi
Last recorded56,447 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 FXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,447 miles

Braking system leaking brake bottle cap leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill side of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,057 miles

ENGINJE SUMP CORROEDED

FUEL FILTER RUSTY

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND SCRUBBED

Fail 21 Feb 2019 50,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINJE SUMP CORROEDED

FUEL FILTER RUSTY

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND SCRUBBED

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,649 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 43,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to A Pillars

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,191 miles

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

slight corrosion to "A" pillar

Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

slight corrosion on os "A" pillar

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,376 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,376 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

note both rear tyres are cracking with age

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,195 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 FXF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG02 FXF, 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 FXF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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