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DY52 OWW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OWW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,459 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 113,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 0.82% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,322 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,869 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres ON the legal limit (1.6mm)

nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit (1.6mm)

park brake performance only just met/lever high

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,044 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,614 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

free play on hand brake more than normal, advise rear brakes checked & adjusted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,136 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/front inside egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,966 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,026 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

Radiator damaged/bent.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,020 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front wipers starting to smear.

Radiator damaged/bent.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,354 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,500 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Oct 2010 35,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,608 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 25,382 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 25,382 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 OWW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

DY52 OWW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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