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DV52 AEU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,058 mi
Last recorded50,058 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 AEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 50,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 48,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 48,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 48,576 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,618 miles

Alternator drive belt rubber cracking and edges fraying and power steering belt rubber cracking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shocker top nut very corroded

Offside Headlamp electric adjuster only moves a bit not all the way ?

Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside front and offside rear only 10 psi and other two only that 20 psi been reset (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 43,618 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Alternator drive belt rubber cracking and edges fraying and power steering belt rubber cracking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shocker top nut very corroded

Offside Headlamp electric adjuster only moves a bit not all the way ?

Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside front and offside rear only 10 psi and other two only that 20 psi been reset (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 39,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,652 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2.6 mm in places and a bit stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp electric level adjuster not working?

rear number plate letters and numbers faded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 34,652 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2.6 mm in places and a bit stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working dirt connection on bulb and holder (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp electric level adjuster not working?

rear number plate letters and numbers faded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,451 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,504 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 12,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 8,963 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 7,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 6,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 5,304 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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DV52 AEU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV52 AEU, 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 DV52 AEU registered?

DV52 AEU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DV52 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 AEU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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