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DL02 ATF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,238 mi
Last recorded144,238 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 ATF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,238 miles

brake pedal spongy-inner and outter sills corroded-front coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 144,238 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear pb travel (3.5.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 rear (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure n/s inner arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f trackrod end boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal spongy-inner and outter sills corroded-front coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 139,848 miles

heatshield insecure-exhaust and mountings corroded-o/s/r tyre worn low

steering shaft to column plays-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-x2 rear outer wheel arches corroded -oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-power steering damp, no leak visible

Pass 4 Apr 2014 136,762 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 136,756 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 136,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s front tyre scrubbed and close to limits

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 130,819 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 130,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 125,083 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 125,081 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,120 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 116,120 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 105,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,321 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on both edges.

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2007 76,240 miles

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

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,757 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DL02 ATF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DL02 ATF, 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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DL02 ATF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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