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DV52 AEP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,196 mi
Last recorded110,196 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,568 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,864 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 89,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,793 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 88,793 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,890 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2019 84,889 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2018 80,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 73,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 67,710 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 67,710 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 61,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,027 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,027 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 50,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 43,094 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 36,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 31,446 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 25,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,962 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

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 AEP 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 69.2%.

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 AEP, 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 AEP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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