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DN51 MLK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,391 mi
Last recorded153,391 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 MLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 153,391 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and covered with gaffer tape

general corrosion to underside of vehicle borderline in places

Fail 25 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and covered with gaffer tape

general corrosion to underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,833 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 147,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side axle mounting bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 142,546 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arch's corroded.

fuel filter corroded.

sump corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,746 miles

see advisory notice test number 539726534031

Fail 5 Feb 2014 136,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 132,146 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 132,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,559 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED RECOMEND REPLACING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 125,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

FUEL FILTER CORRODED RECOMEND REPLACING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,990 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 116,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 107,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 96,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 96,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,954 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 78,939 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,606 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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DN51 MLK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 DN51 MLK, 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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DN51 MLK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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