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DG52 ZLZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 80,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,579 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 78,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,087 miles

both front link pin dust covers split

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around steering rack

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,278 miles

both front link pins dust covers split

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around steering rack

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear suspension soft

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,439 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around steering rack

o/s/f link pin dust cover split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,776 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around steering rack

o/s front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

o/s/r shocker leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around steering rack

o/s front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

o/s/r shocker leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,138 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

o/s/r shocker leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,159 miles

all coil springs corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,509 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres are worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre - underinflated

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,278 miles

nsr osf indicators discoloured

osf rack gaiter loose on tiebar

slight play through steering rack

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr osr indicators discoloured

osf rack gaiter loose on tiebar

slight play through steering rack

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,482 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape,ok for mot at time of test,advise attention

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,029 miles

Off side steering track rod has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,066 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 17,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,555 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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DG52 ZLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DG52 ZLZ, 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 DG52 ZLZ registered?

DG52 ZLZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DG52 ZLZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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