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DX52 VYA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,869 mi
Last recorded96,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back underneath corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 88,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 84,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 71,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,464 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,026 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,833 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 62,833 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,056 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,845 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,646 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front rack end slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,749 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 20,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

DX52 VYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 VYA safe to buy?

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