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DK52 FPE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,191 mi
Last recorded160,191 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 160,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,150 miles

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

Rear gearbox mountain bush split

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (Centre brake light) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 146,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (To brake hose flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (To wheel clyinder) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (To brake hose flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (To wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear gearbox mountain bush split

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (Centre brake light) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 141,498 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,498 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 135,140 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 135,140 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 131,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,686 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 124,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 119,416 miles

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

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 110,271 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 103,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slightly rough

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,664 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 76,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,319 miles

rear tyres worn on outter edge n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,002 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,779 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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DK52 FPE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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