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DK52 OEH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,608 mi
Last recorded98,608 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 OEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

Fail 11 Jan 2021 98,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,869 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,869 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,188 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,791 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,789 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,801 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,531 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 52,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,397 miles

advise:offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

advise:offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2005 17,636 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 OEH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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