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DK52 OEL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,395 mi
Last recorded103,395 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 OEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 103,395 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 103,389 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 90,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 75,965 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,965 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

flat spot worn on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,597 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,597 miles

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR IS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN AT N/S.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT WONT GO OUT ON DASH DISPLAY.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,100 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wing mirror insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 24,160 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 24,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 OEL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEL, 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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What year was DK52 OEL registered?

DK52 OEL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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