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DX02 VHL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,462 mi
Last recorded148,462 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 148,462 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT ON STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 140,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 140,805 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 140,006 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 138,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 136,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,431 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 135,431 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 99,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 53,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,272 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 VHL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc 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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

DX02 VHL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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