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DY02 NHL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 NHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 123,390 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

dampness around steering rack

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

floor pan & chassie legs corroded

power steering pipes cooroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,696 miles

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

coolant low

dampness around steering rack

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 118,667 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant low

dampness around steering rack

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 113,974 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 112,091 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 112,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,388 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly.

Horn does not sound as it should.

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 103,388 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly.

Horn does not sound as it should.

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

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,409 miles

Brake discs worn and corroded.

Horn tone doesnt sound like its functioning as it should.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,409 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake discs worn and corroded.

Front radiator grille insecure.

Horn tone doesnt sound like its functioning as it should.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,232 miles

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

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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DY02 NHL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DY02 NHL, 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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DY02 NHL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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