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DX52 DXS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,603 mi
Last recorded126,603 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 DXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 126,603 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 126,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking bottle to full (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler pipes very corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,429 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,137 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Oct 2015 97,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,744 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,797 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,897 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 41,897 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,113 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2005 12,885 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 DXS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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