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DS02 VRL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated in top mount correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leaking from clutch pedal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind backplate (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear axle eyelet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear axle eyelet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 89,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 89,868 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,764 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,756 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 61,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f hubs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 47,830 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f hubs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT - 195/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2015 33,724 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,824 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,848 miles

Nearside front inner face of discs pitted...

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,459 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,903 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 VRL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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