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EA02 DCE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,354 mi
Last recorded148,354 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 DCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 148,354 miles

Both near side inner road rims dented slightly

Both rear and near side front tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 14 Jun 2013 148,354 miles

Both near side inner road rims dented slightly

Both rear and near side front tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 29 May 2012 145,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 145,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 143,131 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 143,106 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 135,569 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 25 May 2010 135,569 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 131,113 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 131,113 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 122,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 107,852 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 107,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

front reg plate cracked

near side rear wheel rim slight buckle

steering rack wet pos leak on off side

Pass 16 May 2006 87,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 87,889 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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EA02 DCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EA02 DCE, 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 EA02 DCE registered?

EA02 DCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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