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DS02 MHM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,099 mi
Last recorded92,099 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 MHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 88,379 miles

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

front discs on inner face deteriorated/corroded

light corrosion underside of car and fuel tank

Fail 12 May 2018 88,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front discs on inner face deteriorated/corroded

light corrosion underside of car and fuel tank

Pass 13 May 2017 83,837 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear tape covering wheel arch

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 75,388 miles

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

Engine management light on (EML)

Exhaust Flex pipe deteriorated but not leaking

N/S/R Wheel Arch temporary with tape

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight Rust / corrosion on both outter & inner sills

Fail 25 Apr 2015 75,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust Flex pipe deteriorated but not leaking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight Rust / corrosion on both outter & inner sills

Pass 1 May 2014 67,068 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,671 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cracks

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 58,640 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise vehicle only just met foot and hand brake efficency

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,165 miles

corrosion nsr wheel arch

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion nsr wheel arch

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,140 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,649 miles

rear tyres cracked (aged)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,810 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 24,806 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Lower arm pinch bolt incorrectly fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,234 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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DS02 MHM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS02 MHM, 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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DS02 MHM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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