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DV52 ACO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,986 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,986 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,006 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,006 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

mist of oil on underside

Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

mist of oil on underside

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,008 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,404 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 74,393 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,996 miles

washer jet missing

Fail 29 Feb 2012

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer jet missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet release mechanism damaged.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Different size tyres fitted on front and rear axcle.195/45 r16 on rear. 205/45r16 on front

Engine coolant level low.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner side wall.

Nearside rear wing damaged. front bumper also damaged.

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

Offside front washer jet mossing.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,967 miles

Advise steering rack damp with fluid. very slight leak.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2010 44,967 miles

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

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

Advise steering rack damp with fluid. very slight leak.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,276 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES COMMING ONTO TREAD WEAR MARKERS ACROSS TREAD 3MM

ADVISE FRONT NEARTSIDE TYRE COMMING ONTO TREAD WEAR MARKERS 3MM AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD GETTING LOW

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED TO BOTH OUTER SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF BELTS

Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,276 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES COMMING ONTO TREAD WEAR MARKERS 3MM

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE TREAD COMMING ONTO TREAD WEAR MARKERS

ADVISE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED TO BOTH OUTER BELTS , THEREFORE BELTS NOT COMPLETLY CHECK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 351,113 miles

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

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

front tyre sidewalls damaged by kerbing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,185 miles

o/sf tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,635 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 ACO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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