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DX02 VEV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,491 mi
Last recorded132,491 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 132,491 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill,outer skin. (5.2.6)

O/S Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill,outer skin only. (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play possible nearside front steering arm

Fail 24 Sep 2014 112,755 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

can't gain access into the boot

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play possible nearside front steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,633 miles

offside front c.v. gaiter badly perished

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2012 94,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside front c.v. gaiter badly perished

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,607 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

rear wiper blade split

slight perishing offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

rear wiper blade split

slight perishing offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,531 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

surface corrosion on brake pipes/floors/inner sills

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,717 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 59,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2006 32,547 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 32,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,262 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 VEV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 DX02 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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