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DX02 NLZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,924 mi
Last recorded86,924 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 NLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,874 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 80,894 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 80,712 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer rubber cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm but outer edge lower but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm back bush a bit split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust middle pipe metal mounting close to corroded off

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker top mount worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker top mount worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bush

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,581 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bush

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,690 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

inner faces front brake discs worn, pads a bit low

n/s outer cv boot starting to crack

n/s/f floor by subframe slightly corroded

no rubber on rear wiper blade

o/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) rusty/slightly corroded

p.a.s oil level on min

rear inner faces sills slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly worn/cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2014 47,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front wiper blades split at ends

inner faces front brake discs worn, pads a bit low

n/s outer cv boot starting to crack

n/s/f floor by subframe slightly corroded

n/s/f lower arm bush (rear) cracking

no rubber on rear wiper blade

o/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) rusty/slightly corroded

p.a.s oil level on min

rear inner faces sills slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly worn/cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,186 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,747 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 26,747 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,873 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 21,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,697 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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DX02 NLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DX02 NLZ, 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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DX02 NLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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