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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

N52 DEXMOT history

N52 DEX is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

N52 DEX blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
171,755 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N52 DEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N52 DEX was last recorded at 171,755 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 4,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,317 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,438 miles
Average per year
10,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,755 miles
  • 2025 – 167,317 miles
  • 2024 – 160,345 miles
  • 2023 – 150,497 miles
  • 2022 – 139,799 miles
  • 2021 – 126,449 miles
  • 2020 – 115,221 miles
  • 2019 – 110,096 miles
  • 2017 – 99,239 miles
  • 2016 – 84,663 miles
  • 2014 – 60,161 miles
  • 2013 – 33,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,755 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear number plate lamps incorrect colour

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,755 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    171,755 miles
    Test number
    950669178243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,317 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,317 miles
    Test number
    683878345187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,345 miles (+9,848)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,345 miles
    Test number
    565547983886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,497 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,497 miles
    Test number
    713026660933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,799 miles (+13,350)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,799 miles
    Test number
    584269262785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,449 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,449 miles
    Test number
    838652488404
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
  7. Fail125,901 miles (+10,680)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    421571857091
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall, crack through to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID's Fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID's Fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends
  8. Pass115,221 miles (+123)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,221 miles
    Test number
    455473189952
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamps incorrect colour
  9. Fail115,098 miles (+5,002)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,098 miles
    Test number
    981068741796
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamps incorrect colour
  10. Pass110,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    575173439921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail110,096 miles (+10,857)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    443361239818
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass99,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,239 miles
    Test number
    586031154542
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded
  13. Fail99,239 miles (+1,033)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,239 miles
    Test number
    567151234334
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded
  14. Pass98,206 miles (+13,543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    836668196760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  15. Pass84,663 miles (+24,502)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    190724674389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,161 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,161 miles
    Test number
    947906184093
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.
  17. Fail60,161 miles (+26,401)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,161 miles
    Test number
    789586884027
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.
  18. Fail33,760 miles9 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,760 miles
    Test number
    425611583081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass33,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,760 miles
    Test number
    565511683064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N52 DEX

Does N52 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N52 DEX is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on N52 DEX?
The MOT on N52 DEX is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N52 DEX done?
N52 DEX was recorded at 171,755 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 10,457 miles a year.
Has N52 DEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N52 DEX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2021.
Has the mileage on N52 DEX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N52 DEX find?
N52 DEX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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