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DY52 OTL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,199 mi
Last recorded198,199 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 198,199 miles

central stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Feb 2019 198,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

central stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2018 193,390 miles

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 191,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 191,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 186,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 177,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 177,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 166,482 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 166,482 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 153,731 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 153,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 145,395 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 145,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 134,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 125,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 124,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 110,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 94,874 miles

adv nsr tyre wearing uneven outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,350 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 OTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY52 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

DY52 OTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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