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DK53 FWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,471 mi
Last recorded78,471 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,471 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 78,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,289 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,289 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,013 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,013 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

srs lamp on indicating a system malfunction

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,974 miles

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

srs lamp illuminated indicating a system malfunction

Fail 4 Feb 2012 58,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

srs lamp illuminated indicating a system malfunction

Pass 5 Feb 2011 54,435 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 54,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,029 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,186 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,134 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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DK53 FWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK53 FWU, 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 DK53 FWU registered?

DK53 FWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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