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DV02 BYY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,430 mi
Last recorded60,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,430 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 60,430 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,753 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,750 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,169 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 38,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside front tyre low on inner dege

advise offisde and nearside front and rear showing slight signs of being corroded but not pitted

advise offside front upper strut strut slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,916 miles

advise nearside front tyre low on inner dege

advise offisde and nearside front and rear showing slight signs of being corroded but not pitted

advise offside front upper strut strut slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,610 miles

advise slightly advanced lift on hand brake

advise slightly low on brake fluid

Fail 26 Aug 2011 33,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise slightly advanced lift on hand brake

advise slightly low on brake fluid

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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DV02 BYY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DV02 BYY, 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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DV02 BYY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2002.

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