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DX52 AXZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,542 mi
Last recorded122,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 AXZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 122,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,568 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 112,563 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,316 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 107,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,069 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 99,069 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,463 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,195 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 76,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 76,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 70,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,768 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 57,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall badly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,766 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall badly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 42,901 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 42,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

high levelbrake light inop

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,823 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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DX52 AXZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DX52 AXZ, 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 DX52 AXZ registered?

DX52 AXZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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