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DS02 VPA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,863 miles

Axle (2) suspension springs are corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective boot split/deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

The exhaust system has a slight leak

There is both an engine/transmission oil leak(s) present

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,975 miles

Axle (2) brake hoses ferrules protective covers are deteriorated (3.6.B.4,d)

Axle (2) suspension springs are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8.A.1,b)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Offside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the upper limit of 0.5% (1.8.B,2)

Offside Rear brake pipe through mounting has corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)

Offside Rear chassis prescribed area is heavily corroded (2.4.A,3)

The auxiliary drive belt is deteriorating (2.3.6)

The rear exhaust silencer is noisy in operation (7.1,4)

There is a presence of oil(s) from the engine and transmission indicating leaks (2,c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,045 miles

Axle (2) suspension springs at their extreme ends are corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam is set at the upper limit of 0.5% (1.8B,2)

Offside Rear brake pipe through mounting brackets is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Rear axle (2) brake hoses ferrules protective boots are split and deteriorated (3.6B.4d)

The engine auxiliary drive belt(s) are deteriorating (2.3.6)

The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating (7.1.2a)

The rear exhaust silencer is noisy (7.1.4)

There is a presence of engine and gear oils indicating that leaks are present (2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 103,045 miles

Axle (2) suspension springs at their extreme ends are corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam is set at the upper limit of 0.5% (1.8B,2)

Offside Rear brake pipe through mounting brackets is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Rear axle (2) brake hoses ferrules protective boots are split and deteriorated (3.6B.4d)

The engine auxiliary drive belt(s) are deteriorating (2.3.6)

The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating (7.1.2a)

The rear exhaust silencer is noisy (7.1.4)

There is a presence of engine and gear oils indicating that leaks are present (2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,892 miles

Vacuum leak on the intake system (7.2)

Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Power steering drive belt deteriorating (2.3.6)

Power steering fluid reservoir insecure (2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1.2a)

The emissions are operating close to the legal limit (7.3D,3,4)

Transmission oil leak (2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Power steering drive belt deteriorating (2.3.6)

Power steering fluid reservoir insecure (2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1.2a)

Transmission oil leak (2c)

Vacuum leak on the intake system (7.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,405 miles

(1.9)The vehicle battery is in a discharged state

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2c)There is a presence of oil both from the engine and gearbox indicating that a seepage is present

(3.6B.4d)The offside rear brake hose ferrule protective rubber cover is damaged

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 14 Oct 2014 100,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(1.9)The vehicle battery is in a discharged state

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2c)There is a presence of oil both from the engine and gearbox indicating that a seepage is present

(3.6B.4d)The offside rear brake hose ferrule protective rubber cover is damaged

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,262 miles

(1.4A.2f)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.8A.2)The nearside headlamp beam image is slightly affected

(1.8B.2)The nearside headlamp horizontal beam image is slightly affected

(1.8B.2)The offside headlamp horizontal beam image is set at the lower 2.0% limit at the time of examination

(2c)There is presence of transmission oil from the gearbox differencial indicating that a leak is present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe to flexi hose has slight surface corrosion present along the length

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level cannot be seen at the time of examination

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recoreded at 20%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,060 miles

(1.8A.2)The nearside dipped beam projected image is slightly affected

(1.8B.2)The offside dipped beam horizontal image is set at the lower 2.0% limit

(2.7.3)The nearside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present.

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present.

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc faces condition is such that surface corrosion is present.

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc faces condition is such that surface corrosion is present.

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.21mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,561 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorating,it appears the bulb will soon require renewal.

(1.8B,2)The offside headlamp horizontal alignment has adjusted to the lower cut off limit of 2.0%,it appears the lamp has an internal fault present.

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are corroded/pitted

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are corroded/pitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

See the information below(ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT)paragraph 4 regarding the advisories listed

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,561 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorating,it appears the bulb will soon require renewal.

(1.8B,2)The offside headlamp horizontal alignment has adjusted to the lower cut off limit of 2.0%,it appears the lamp has an internal fault present.

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are corroded/pitted

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are corroded/pitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

See the information below(ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT)paragraph 4 regarding the advisories listed

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,029 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,250 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 VPA 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 76.5%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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