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DU52 BTY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,225 mi
Last recorded45,225 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 BTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 45,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 29,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 27,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,868 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,117 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,832 miles

NSR Tyre wearing low especially on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel outer coating coming away.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,095 miles

slight run out on o/s and n/s rear inner wheel rims

Fail 18 Sep 2012 20,291 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,291 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 19,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 8 Sep 2011 19,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight dent in n/s/front inner wheel rim

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,009 miles

slight dent in n/s/front inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 14,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,144 miles

Oil leak

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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DU52 BTY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU52 BTY, 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 DU52 BTY registered?

DU52 BTY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DU52 BTY safe to buy?

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