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DX52 DXH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,390 mi
Last recorded82,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 DXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

rear heat shield missing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heat shield missing

Fail 10 Jun 2019 80,916 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heat shield missing

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,849 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,265 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 75,265 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,543 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to distort

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to distort

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,150 miles

N/S/R TYRE DISTORTED

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,150 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE DISTORTED

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,461 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,090 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE WEAR IN N/S INNER RACK JOINT

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads appear low

Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf steering rack inner joint slight play

nsr tyre slight perished/worn more on outer tread

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,655 miles

nsf steering rack inner joint slight play

nsr tyre slight perished/worn more on outer tread

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,551 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

os main brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,934 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm & perished

wipers worn

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,490 miles

small cracks in o/s/r tyre side wall and tread depth 3mm.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,486 miles

nsf tyre 2.5mm †osf tyre 3mm †nsr outer and osr inner rear brake pipes corroding †osr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,486 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre 2.5mm †osf tyre 3mm †nsr outer and osr inner rear brake pipes corroding †osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,183 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 DXH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXH, 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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DX52 DXH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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