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DN02 UTF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,330 mi
Last recorded168,330 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 168,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 159,830 miles

Offside Front cv boot slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 May 2018 159,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central seatbelt jammed

Offside Front cv boot slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 154,288 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2017 154,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect fitted in wrong place (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 147,548 miles

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

bad oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 147,548 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

bad oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 140,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak Around Engine Bay Area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 140,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil Leak Around Engine Bay Area

Pass 27 May 2014 134,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 129,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 129,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 123,003 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 123,003 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 116,445 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 4 May 2010 104,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,114 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,114 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,048 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 76,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 63,956 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 63,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,750 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 UTF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UTF, 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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DN02 UTF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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