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DE52 GKZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 GKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 138,499 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 135,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded, exhaust system corroded, brake pipes covered by substance, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Jan 2024 135,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded, exhaust system corroded, brake pipes covered by substance, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jan 2023 133,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,343 miles

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

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,548 miles

Wheel trims damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wheel trims damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,187 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak from rocker gasket

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,428 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,271 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 38,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,777 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2006 8,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 3,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 2,838 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 GKZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE52 GKZ, 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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DE52 GKZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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