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DX02 VFJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,644 mi
Last recorded53,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,129 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer bodysill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer bodysill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2016 33,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 22,884 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 20,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,245 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 VFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFJ, 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 DX02 VFJ registered?

DX02 VFJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DX02 VFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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