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DK52 FHZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,410 mi
Last recorded51,410 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 51,410 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, rear half's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 38,975 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, rear half's (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 34,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 33,378 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 33,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,568 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,112 miles

Rear No plate delaminated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 20,112 miles

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

Rear No plate delaminated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,406 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,199 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 18,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,059 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 17,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,120 miles

rear tyres side walls cracked..175/65r14

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 10,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,786 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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DK52 FHZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

DK52 FHZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is DK52 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 FHZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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