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DN02 TFY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 TFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,966 miles

odd wheel nuts fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,966 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

odd wheel nuts fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 67,532 miles

o/s rear shocker dust cover dropped

rear exhaust heatshield loose and corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 67,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear shocker dust cover dropped

rear exhaust heatshield loose and corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 59,225 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,120 miles

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

osf washer jet - poor aim

slight damage to nsf wheel rim

slight movement in upper steering column

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,119 miles

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

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

osf washer jet - poor aim

slight damage to nsf wheel rim

slight movement in upper steering column

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,960 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,762 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,609 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

rear no. plate marked

slight damage to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel rims [alloys]

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,343 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 TFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

DN02 TFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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