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DK52 FSU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,609 mi
Last recorded68,609 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 67,834 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 67,834 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,246 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened DROP LINK SLIGHTLY BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Fail 5 Aug 2021 58,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened DROP LINK SLIGHTLY BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported metal brake pipe routed incorrectly around fuel pipes and may foul at some point (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear under body and suspension very rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 57,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded full length by clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear under body and suspension very rusted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,905 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOES FERRULES HAS CORROSION ON THEM (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OF UNDER NEATH OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,605 miles

19% OPERATIONAL IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT BRAKES ON RBT

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FERRULE AND PIPE AT CALIPER END OF FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FERRULE AND PIPE AT CALIPER END OF FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONGER TRAVEL THAN YOU WOULD EXPECT BUT STILL HAS ADEQUATE RESERVE AT THIS TIME. SUGGEST FURTHER INSPECTION

Fail 14 Aug 2018 55,605 miles

19% OPERATIONAL IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT BRAKES ON RBT

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FERRULE AND PIPE AT CALIPER END OF FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FERRULE AND PIPE AT CALIPER END OF FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONGER TRAVEL THAN YOU WOULD EXPECT BUT STILL HAS ADEQUATE RESERVE AT THIS TIME. SUGGEST FURTHER INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,019 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front VISIBLY UNDER INFLATED

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,081 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,482 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,607 miles

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but is still easily legible

Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but is still easily legible

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,875 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 FSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FSU, 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 DK52 FSU registered?

DK52 FSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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