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DY02 GNK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 GNK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,040 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 72,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,220 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 64,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,846 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 57,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,016 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 52,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,130 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 46,130 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,414 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 42,414 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,391 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 42,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 42,349 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,250 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,236 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 42,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,214 miles

all four tyres have slight age cracks in sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,969 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,856 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,749 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,749 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,233 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,997 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 36,943 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,396 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,394 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,553 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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DY02 GNK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY02 GNK, 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 DY02 GNK registered?

DY02 GNK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is DY02 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 GNK shows 37 tests with a 56.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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