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DN02 OPT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,233 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 84,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,987 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,987 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 69,982 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,808 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 50,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 25,790 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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DN02 OPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN02 OPT registered?

DN02 OPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is DN02 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN02 OPT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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