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DE52 GKX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 GKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,575 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 94,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,623 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,105 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,039 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,567 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,702 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,368 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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DE52 GKX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE52 GKX, 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 DE52 GKX registered?

DE52 GKX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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