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DV52 GWK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,686 mi
Last recorded97,686 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 GWK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 97,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

ubc corroded

wheel covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,132 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,875 miles

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,689 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Strongly Advise Offside Front Tyre Replaced As Soon As Possible Due To Worn Inner & Outer Edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,564 miles

front wipers deteriorated

slight damage nearside front wheel

Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers deteriorated

slight damage nearside front wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,600 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 31,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

175/65/14 steel wheels fitted

signs of damp to power steering system

Fail 23 Nov 2005 28,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,242 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 GWK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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