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DX52 ECW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

40,839 mi
Last recorded40,839 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ECW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 40,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front foglight not working

both rear wheel archs corroded

fuel filter corroded

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen marked/scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,734 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 36,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to floor/ seat section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,198 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroded and holed

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 29 Aug 2017 32,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded and holed

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,765 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front chassis rail/support corroded and holed

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear axle mount bushes worn

oil leak

windscreen scratched

Fail 24 Aug 2016 27,765 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front chassis rail/support corroded and holed

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn

both front coil springs corroded

both rear axle mount bushes worn

oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,441 miles

Offside Front scrubbed on inner edge

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

front coil springs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Aug 2015 23,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

front coil springs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,474 miles

discs corroded

front coil springs heavily corroded

front suspension legs corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear wiper blade worn

windscreen marked

Fail 20 Aug 2014 20,472 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

discs corroded

front coil springs heavily corroded

front suspension legs corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear wiper blade worn

windscreen marked

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,578 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear wiper worn

underbody of vehicle very corroded

windscreen marked/scratched

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear wiper worn

underbody of vehicle very corroded

windscreen marked/scratched

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,636 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Aug 2012 18,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,469 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to floorpans

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,292 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 16,292 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,030 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,001 miles

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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 ECW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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