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DN51 MVT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,205 mi
Last recorded110,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 MVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,205 miles

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

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2020 102,789 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle under body surface rust

Pass 5 Jan 2019 89,306 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2018 88,525 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle presented in heavy wet conditions

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,088 miles

front exhasut bracket snapped

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,312 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 70,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,687 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2013 62,140 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 62,140 miles

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

wipers split

Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 53,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 22 Dec 2011 46,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc corroded

near side front wheel cover missing

Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,133 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake disc corroded

near side front wheel cover missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,092 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s number plate lamp insecure

play in both rear suspension top mounts

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,900 miles

play in both rear shock absorber top mountings

rear wiper blade worn & split

surface cracks both rear tyre treads

surface rust front suspension parts & drive shafts

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,471 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges close to limit

both rear shockers coroded

centre exhaust joint coroded

dampness around o/s/r shocker

dampness around power steering pump

lift in both rear top shocker mounts

surface crackes in both rear tyre treads

Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,471 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges close to limit

both rear shockers coroded

centre exhaust joint coroded

coolant leak from thermostat housing

dampness around o/s/r shocker

dampness around power steering pump

lift in both rear top shocker mounts

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to split

n/s/f suspension arm coroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe surface corosion

rear brakes noisy in operation

slight brake judder and inbalance front brakes

surface corosion front brake discs

surface crackes in both rear tyre treads

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,267 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,845 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,533 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 MVT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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