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EA02 DFV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,884 mi
Last recorded97,884 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 DFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 97,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear wish bone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear wish bone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside drivers sill slight corrosion all way down

Pass 3 Apr 2021 78,402 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,139 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,824 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 60,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,699 miles

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

near side off side rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

drivers door stiff to open and close

rear service brakes getting weak advise brake check

Fail 12 Jun 2013 52,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

drivers door stiff to open and close

rear service brakes getting weak advise brake check

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,007 miles

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 13 Jun 2011 41,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,745 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,925 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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EA02 DFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFV, 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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EA02 DFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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