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DX52 ECF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,114 mi
Last recorded59,114 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ECF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,114 miles

unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic trims

underbody corroded but not holed

Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,877 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic trims

underbody corroded but not holed

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,248 miles

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,589 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,589 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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,500 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 33,500 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 4 Sep 2009 27,340 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 27,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 23,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,522 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 13,976 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 13,976 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ECF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX52 ECF, 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 ECF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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