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DX51 XSH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,006 mi
Last recorded56,006 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XSH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,006 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 56,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,135 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 55,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,221 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 54,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,478 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,923 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,983 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,449 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,427 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,360 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,186 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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DX51 XSH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DX51 XSH, 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 DX51 XSH registered?

DX51 XSH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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