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DK52 BLX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,729 mi
Last recorded115,729 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,729 miles

Front bumper damaged & loose, but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Very slight corrosion on underside

Very slight surface corrosion on filler neck pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 115,722 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged & loose, but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Very slight corrosion on underside

Very slight surface corrosion on filler neck pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,591 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 103,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 102,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 99,339 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,448 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 84,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,128 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,537 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs scored

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,442 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs scored

Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,420 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

both front brake discs scored

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,268 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,722 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,722 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,558 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 24,496 miles

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

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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DK52 BLX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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