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DX51 XSV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,447 mi
Last recorded49,447 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,447 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 49,442 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 49,219 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under front (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside front (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside & nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,841 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 38,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre condition poor

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 18,794 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 18,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,743 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 18,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 16,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,449 miles

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

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

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

inner edge of nearside tyre worn

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 XSV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSV, 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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DX51 XSV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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