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DL02 AUC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,071 mi
Last recorded168,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 AUC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 168,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 168,071 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 160,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 160,118 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside front and rear (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 147,202 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 147,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 136,012 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 136,012 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 117,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,550 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 95,548 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 84,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,371 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 57,921 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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DL02 AUC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AUC, 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 AUC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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