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DX02 VFN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 121,461 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 121,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,329 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 118,325 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 116,149 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 111,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 105,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 105,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,883 miles

Front number plate starting to disfigure.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,912 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

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 VFN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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