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DNZ 6968

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,731 mi
Last recorded85,731 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 6968
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2020 85,731 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Vehicle overheating

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,307 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,875 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,241 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,341 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 48,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,271 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 40,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,452 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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DNZ 6968 is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DNZ 6968, 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 DNZ 6968 registered?

DNZ 6968 is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DNZ 6968 safe to buy?

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