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DV52 GPE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,808 mi
Last recorded97,808 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 GPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

lower engine steady bush worn

ns rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

ns rear tyre starting to perish and crack

power steering and alternator belts deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,355 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

lower engine steady bush worn

ns rear tyre staarting to perish and crack

power steering and alternator belts deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,729 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,858 miles

Advise rustproofing of all underbody brake pipes

Advise service

Radiator insecure (accident damage to radiator mounting)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise rustproofing of all underbody brake pipes

Advise service

Radiator insecure (accident damage to radiator mounting)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,155 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering rack,pipes to rack and pump damp and wet but no leaks found at time of retest

brake service

near side front tyre is low

near side rear shock upper dirt cover is loose /not affecting operation/

near side rear tyre is low and only just legal

power steering oil below minimun level

Fail 4 Feb 2011 77,153 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake service

near side front tyre is low

near side rear shock upper dirt cover is loose /not affecting operation/

near side rear tyre is low and only just legal

power steering oil below minimun level

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,186 miles

slight damage to near side of front bumper

Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

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

clutch slipping / advice replacement/

slight damage to near side of front bumper

Fail 27 Sep 2008 62,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,044 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 40,023 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in nearside rear suspension

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 24,633 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 GPE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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