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DX52 DXE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,479 mi
Last recorded59,479 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 DXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,993 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 32,185 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 31,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,819 miles

p/a/s/pipe corroded

slight noise on n/s/rear hub brg

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

cracking on o/s/rear outer tyre wall

front tyres wearing on edges

p/a/s/pipes corroded

slight noise on n/s/rear hub bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,046 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

cracking on o/s/rear outer tyre wall

front tyres wearing on edges

p/a/s/pipes corroded

slight noise on n/s/rear hub bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,595 miles

oiol leak on power steering pump

p/a/s pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s/feont inner drive shaft support bearing makes excesive noise/feels rough

oiol leak on power steering pump

p/a/s pipes corroded

plug in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,857 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

o/s/r passanger door does not open from the out side and inside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,404 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,539 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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DX52 DXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DX52 DXE, 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 DX52 DXE registered?

DX52 DXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is DX52 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 DXE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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