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DY52 OVW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 53,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,051 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside power steering rack slightly damp with fluid

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,417 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,416 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,866 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,866 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,292 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,380 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 27,360 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 22,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,191 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,878 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 OVW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY52 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

DY52 OVW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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