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DY52 RHU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 RHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2020 99,543 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,627 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,131 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,897 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,888 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,992 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,707 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,324 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,500 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 RHU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY52 RHU registered?

DY52 RHU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is DY52 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 RHU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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