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DX52 FRV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,951 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under bonnet at nearside bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise exhaust system corroded

advise nearside rear bumpstop adrift

advise oil leak from driveshaft seal

advise rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 89,951 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under bonnet at nearside bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise exhaust system corroded

advise nearside rear bumpstop adrift

advise oil leak from driveshaft seal

advise rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Oil leak ()

advise coolant leak from expansion bottle

advise exhaust system corroded and centre exhaust brackets broken but still being fully supported

advise front flexy hose ferrule ends are slightly corroded

advise rear axle starting to corroded

advise rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 87,525 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

advise coolant leak from expansion bottle

advise exhaust system corroded and centre exhaust brackets broken but still being fully supported

advise front flexy hose ferrule ends are slightly corroded

advise rear axle starting to corroded

advise rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,628 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Oil leak suspect camcover gasket ()

advise front coil springs are corroded

advise fuel filler neck/pipe is corroded

advise nearside rear bumpstop adrift

advise rear beam is corroded

advise rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 84,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Oil leak suspect camcover gasket ()

advise front coil springs are corroded

advise fuel filler neck/pipe is corroded

advise nearside rear bumpstop adrift

advise rear beam is corroded

advise rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise battery clamp not fitted but battery is still secure as its fitted into battery box

advise fuel filler neck corroded

advise slight oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise battery clamp not fitted but battery is still secure as its fitted into battery box

advise fuel filler neck corroded

advise slight oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise all tyres are on 2mm of tread on inner and outer edges of tyre treads

advise fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

advise rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,501 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise all tyres are on 2mm of tread on inner and outer edges of tyre treads

advise fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

advise rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,159 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 FRV 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 FRV, 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 FRV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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