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DV52 UAU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 UAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,038 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever in car (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe mounting bolt loose and insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable worn (6.1.7 (e))

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

mil light on

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,243 miles

Front subframe nearside upper mounting bolt not fully home.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,243 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front subframe nearside upper mounting bolt not fully home.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,706 miles

EML on

Nearside front subframe bolt loose.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 57,706 miles

Nearside Front 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)

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front subframe bolt loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,208 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 46,712 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)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 42,565 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,370 miles

nearside mirror damaged

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

cut to nearside front tyre wall

slight signs of oil around power steering pump area

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,140 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

excess h/brake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,745 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

excess h/brake travel

nearside front tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,056 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,644 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

excess h/brake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,288 miles

o/s/f tyre low 2.5 mm

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 UAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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