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DE52 ZYH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ZYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 105,077 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective (Stabilizer) ()

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Axle 2) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 105,077 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective (Stabilizer) ()

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Axle 2) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2022 100,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 92,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 92,836 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front number plate cracked but still can be read

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 85,227 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,029 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,259 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,408 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges still legal

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,000 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 34,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,821 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 28,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,329 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 23,329 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,376 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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DE52 ZYH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DE52 ZYH, 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 DE52 ZYH registered?

DE52 ZYH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 2002.

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The MOT history for DE52 ZYH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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