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2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 BFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres scrubbing heavily on edges,recommend further investigation.

Pass 11 Nov 2017 94,673 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

exhaust leak rear

front brake pads worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,027 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

front brake pads and discs worn.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 92,007 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint,where silencer section joins middle section. (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded.

front brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,648 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 72,918 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,795 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,689 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,568 miles

Mist from steering rack.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,776 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,444 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 BFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFA, 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 BFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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