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DG02 WGU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 WGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 136,667 miles

Emissions not tested ref leaking rear box ....note also front flexi section weak (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure BOTH wiper rubber blades split and insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes and nsr pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides have play ...wheels free (2.5.A.1c)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid on min

Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded majority of brake pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion spots to offside sill but not yet excessive

Fail 25 Feb 2016 122,694 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs excessively worn and thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure part of broken headlamp assembly (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure also broken / sharp edges (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough both top suspension mounts notchy / rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded majority of brake pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear odd wheel fitted but correct size

corrosion spots to offside sill but not yet excessive

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,962 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 108,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,434 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,389 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,259 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 WGU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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