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DA52 NBY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,639 mi
Last recorded113,639 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 NBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 113,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake needs adjustment / repair

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front to rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 108,085 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS BECOMING DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 23 Jan 2024 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS BECOMING DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,599 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight condensation in o/s headlight lens

starter motor lazy

Fail 12 Jan 2023 105,597 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight condensation in o/s headlight lens

starter motor lazy

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,185 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,185 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of offside main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,030 miles

Heatshield loose

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 90,973 miles

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

Heatshield loose

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,513 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,924 miles

Slight weep from PAS pump seal

Fail 16 Dec 2015 80,921 miles

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

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

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

Slight weep from PAS pump seal

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,513 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 34,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,655 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 22,364 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 NBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DA52 NBY, 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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What year was DA52 NBY registered?

DA52 NBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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