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DX52 EBM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 EBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,532 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,111 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,541 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,981 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 70,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,587 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,434 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,529 miles

condition of n/s/f seat belt

condition of n/s/r reflector in bumper

n/s/f tyre side wall damagde

o/s/f tyre worn just on legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,784 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 EBM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

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

Is DX52 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 EBM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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