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DY52 FNS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FNS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 51,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Excess corrosion and holed, affecting rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes not tested due to weakened subframe condition.

Pass 21 Sep 2024 49,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,721 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,082 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2021 45,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,819 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,129 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 37,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,731 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 32,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,813 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 8,485 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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DY52 FNS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DY52 FNS, 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 DY52 FNS registered?

DY52 FNS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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