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DY52 UBC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,530 mi
Last recorded148,530 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 UBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 148,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 148,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 148,248 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,788 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,503 miles

Revers light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,647 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,386 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 136,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,157 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 133,157 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 129,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 122,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,990 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 92,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,790 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,494 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 57,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,207 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,207 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,388 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 36,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,022 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 UBC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBC, 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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DY52 UBC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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