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DX52 JOA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 JOA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,230 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 101,229 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,860 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 98,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,250 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,520 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,459 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,459 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.84mm - outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.01mm - inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.18mm - inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.84mm - outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 77,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,243 miles

Oil leak

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

power steering fluid level above max

Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,243 miles

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

Oil leak

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

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing when revovled

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing when revolved

power steering fluid level above max

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage n/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,764 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,773 miles

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

o/s drive shaft bearing noicey

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,502 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,450 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,232 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,011 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 JOA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

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

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