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DX52 VXW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,888 mi
Last recorded166,888 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 166,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/55*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/55*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 166,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/55*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/55*14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 161,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,106 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 149,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 143,318 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2. (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,572 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 130,564 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 125,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,128 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 117,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,997 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 96,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,677 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,158 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,158 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,471 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,410 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

gearbox mounting started to split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,720 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 32,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,825 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 VXW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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