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DM02 CAT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM02 CAT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 82,301 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing axle bush (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (behind liner) (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (under front passenger seat) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing axle bush (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (behind liner) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (under drivers seat) (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

body filler in offside front door check

dampness on power steering rack

fuel filter corroded, possibly damp

fuel tank corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear crash barrier and chassis legs badly corroded (non prescribed area)

rear wiper insecure

unable to fully inspect front to rear and front brake pipes due to protection applied

Pass 19 May 2015 78,802 miles

Rear cossmember/bumper panel corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 78,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak (Sump poreous)

Rear cossmember/bumper panel corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,961 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,961 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,413 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,658 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 38,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 38,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,357 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,830 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,987 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 12,901 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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DM02 CAT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol 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 DM02 CAT, 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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DM02 CAT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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