MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f rack end has slight play
o/s/f mirror cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake slight grab
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake slight grab
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front wipers split
centre brake light not working
nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall
nearside rear wheel has slight grab
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
air bag light on
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
air bag light on
Exhaust Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
power steering fluid below minimum
o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet difficult to close
slight play in o/s inner track rod joint
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DK52 AVB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DK52 AVB, 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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DK52 AVB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2002.
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