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DS02 VMX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,906 mi
Last recorded37,906 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 VMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 37,906 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 36,933 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,124 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,002 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,867 miles

rear axle corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,530 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,487 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to petrish

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 10,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,221 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,214 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,929 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 VMX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DS02 VMX, 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 DS02 VMX registered?

DS02 VMX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DS02 VMX safe to buy?

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