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DA52 FYM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 FYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 119,287 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 118,824 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,139 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 105,911 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

N/S driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

N/S driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,541 miles

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,893 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Heat shield loose

Slight rear brake bind

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,620 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 79,145 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 79,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,590 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,590 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,799 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 63,799 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,578 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 49,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,554 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 32,460 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,147 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 FYM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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