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DA52 DYB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

160,835 mi
Last recorded160,835 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,835 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 152,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 152,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 142,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

Pass 30 Nov 2021 134,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 134,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released staying on with sidelights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released staying on with sidelights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 125,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 117,085 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 117,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

knock in steering system

Fail 30 Nov 2018 109,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

knock in steering system

Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,674 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 100,674 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,382 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,517 miles

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

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

e m l on

Fail 24 Nov 2015 87,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Braking system leaking metal pipe where joins in to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

e m l on

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,786 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,047 miles

eml on

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

eml on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,557 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,335 miles

n/s front tyrewall outer damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,603 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 28,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 237,092 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 23,709 miles

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

Handbrake travel long.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 19,724 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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DA52 DYB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DA52 DYB, 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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DA52 DYB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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