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DV52 URT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

39,717 mi
Last recorded39,717 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 URT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,482 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure (outer fixing)

offside steering rack misted with oil

steam appears to be escaping from coolant expansion tank

Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,482 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure (outer fixing)

offside steering rack misted with oil

steam appears to be escaping from coolant expansion tank

Fail 26 Feb 2011 33,790 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

horn note slightly muffled/grating

nearside front inner constant velocity joint/driveshaft gaiter insecure

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,790 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

horn note slightly muffled/grating

nearside front inner constant velocity joint/driveshaft gaiter insecure

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,484 miles

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

Front bumper lower valance trim insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2010 30,436 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front bumper lower valance trim insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,881 miles

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

horn note slightly muffled/grating

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (adrift)

steering rack (power assisted) misted with oil (offside)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

horn note slightly muffled/grating

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (adrift)

offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

steering rack (power assisted) misted with oil (offside)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,847 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine idle speed appears to be too high

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (gaiter also twisted)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

slight play noticed in offside steering tie rod (suspect play in inner balljoint)

steering rack damp with what appears to be oil

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine idle speed appears to be too high

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (gaiter also twisted)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

slight play noticed in offside steering tie rod (suspect play in inner balljoint)

steering rack damp with what appears to be oil

Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,342 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 18,342 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 13,684 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,684 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 URT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 URT, 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 URT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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