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DF51 GWP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,172 mi
Last recorded76,172 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 GWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 76,134 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,766 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,367 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 69,329 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil front to rear corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,248 miles

Offside corrosion on inner sil, near suspension arm.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,043 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,681 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 58,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,371 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 55,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 52,497 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracked/split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,437 miles

centre caps fitted

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear sills starting to blister

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,173 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,746 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 28,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,938 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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DF51 GWP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DF51 GWP, 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 DF51 GWP registered?

DF51 GWP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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