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DK52 AWJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,743 mi
Last recorded109,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 AWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 109,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 140,663 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 136,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 118,859 miles

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

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

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,281 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 116,370 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,557 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,262 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,494 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 70,089 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 62,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,622 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 39,259 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 39,259 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DK52 AWJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc 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 DK52 AWJ, 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 DK52 AWJ registered?

DK52 AWJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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