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DV52 ABX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,532 mi
Last recorded131,532 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ABX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 131,532 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 101,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 101,596 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise coolant leak from expansion tank cap

Advise wheel alignment

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,435 miles

Advise centre section exhaust bracket corroded.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 92,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise centre section exhaust bracket corroded.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,309 miles

Advise both rear coil spring corroded.

Advise oil leak.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,391 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 80,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,943 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 71,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,178 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 68,178 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,493 miles

front & rear nearside tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,859 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,112 miles

slight flat spot to rear nearside tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,110 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

slight flat spot to rear nearside tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,947 miles

corrosion starting to front & rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,186 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,266 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 37,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 24,775 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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DV52 ABX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV52 ABX, 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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DV52 ABX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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