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DN52 ZSL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s front outer sill has slight surface rust

n/s/r outer sill covered with underseal and traces of bodyfiller found

o/s/r outer and inner sill covered with underseal and traces of bodyfiller found

o/s/r suspension component area covered with underseal and traces of bodyfiller found

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,541 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle sills and chassis structure slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,166 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,166 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

osr arch sharp

Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,582 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise sills crossion play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,155 miles

advise sills crossion play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,218 miles

advise car smoking

Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

advise car smoking

Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,286 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,749 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 32,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 32,078 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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DN52 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN52 ZSL, 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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DN52 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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