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DV52 VWS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VWS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,497 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pipes rusty

exhaust damaged and bracket broken

leak on pas

mil on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pipes rusty

exhaust damaged and bracket broken

leak on pas

mil on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,970 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipes rusty

mil on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2013 88,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipes rusty

mil on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,693 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 82,693 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 77,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,477 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,801 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 VWS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

DV52 VWS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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