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DU52 ESF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,641 mi
Last recorded102,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 ESF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside damage to outer sill

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 92,827 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 30 May 2018 92,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,556 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,930 miles

Rear exhaust box mounts corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mounts corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust silencer heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer heat shield, loose

Pass 14 May 2012 42,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,588 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,586 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,151 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,150 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wiper slightly split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2008 31,425 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 26,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,073 miles

f/o/s tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,985 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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DU52 ESF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 DU52 ESF, 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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DU52 ESF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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