MOT Status
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189,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
no reverse light
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
no reverse light
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine breather pipe split
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside and offside rear doors child locks active
reverse light not working
Emissions not tested unable to maintain engine speed due to engine surging (8.2.1.2 (d))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine breather pipe split
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside and offside rear doors child locks active
reverse light not working
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
center brake light not working
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
rear heat shield loose
dampness around steering rack
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f o/s/f tyres no visible tread on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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DK52 BBV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 DK52 BBV, 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 BBV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2002.
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