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DA52 ECC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

106,247 mi
Last recorded106,247 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ECC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,247 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 106,247 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,505 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to high gas out of the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,706 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear going to drum from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,613 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

EML Light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cut in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear going to drum from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,496 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 92,496 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,942 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,941 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,428 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 81,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,484 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,025 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,898 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 67,898 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,489 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,215 miles

N/S/R tyre 2/3mm limit 1.6mm

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 55,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre 2/3mm limit 1.6mm

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,167 miles

adv mirror on nearside secured with tape

adv rear number plate fading

Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adv mirror on nearside secured with tape

adv rear number plate fading

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,486 miles

Adv:N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,760 miles

adv both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,843 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 ECC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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