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DN02 BHZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,037 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 51,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,394 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 49,394 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 40,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,733 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,884 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 26,524 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 22,590 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 22,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DN02 BHZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DN02 BHZ, 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 DN02 BHZ registered?

DN02 BHZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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