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DA52 EBG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 EBG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,289 miles

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

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

o/s seat handle faulty

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,593 miles

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

Heat Shield Loose

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

O/S Seat Handle Not Working

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,826 miles

Drivers seat will not lift for access to rear seat

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 55,743 miles

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

Drivers seat will not lift for access to rear seat

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,438 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 51,438 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,901 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 46,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,556 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 44,556 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,428 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 42,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,624 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 17 Oct 2011 33,267 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,478 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,947 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 16,369 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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DA52 EBG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA52 EBG registered?

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

Is DA52 EBG safe to buy?

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