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EA02 DHE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 DHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,436 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r foot brake effort slightly lower than n/s

Fail 21 Nov 2023 142,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r foot brake effort slightly lower than n/s

Pass 18 Nov 2022 141,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 141,002 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 140,443 miles

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety rear on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 138,728 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 136,772 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,126 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,909 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 131,743 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,743 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 126,391 miles

Oil leak

back box rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2012 121,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 111,440 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 111,440 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,121 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,111 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,823 miles

off side rear tyre low on tread

Pass 9 May 2006 52,871 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 DHE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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