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DV51 ZDS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ZDS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 93,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,499 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear heatshield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,351 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 87,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,117 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 83,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,687 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,936 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,841 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,548 miles

n/s haedlamp chipped

Fail 3 Feb 2010 71,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s haedlamp chipped

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,298 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper torn

Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,298 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,793 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,617 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 58,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 52,180 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 52,088 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DV51 ZDS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 DV51 ZDS, 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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DV51 ZDS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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