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DV52 OTC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,433 mi
Last recorded118,433 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OTC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,433 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Front tyres worn to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,190 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight leak on exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,490 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 97,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,240 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner edge

both rear tyres cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,696 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 90,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,022 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,241 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 84,241 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 65,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,686 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 43,686 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 36,109 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,503 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 OTC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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