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DV52 ULB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,347 mi
Last recorded100,347 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 100,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,925 miles

Center rear seat belt inoporative.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 83,925 miles

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

Center rear seat belt inoporative.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,665 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 73,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,112 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,112 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damp patch on steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damp patch on steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,257 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,128 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,637 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,598 miles

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)

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 ULB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ULB, 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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What year was DV52 ULB registered?

DV52 ULB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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