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DV52 BEJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 95,031 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,042 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,740 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 90,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,652 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 88,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,959 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,951 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,781 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Side of the petrol Tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Side of the heat shield) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,817 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,382 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner/outer sections but they are NOT cut as deep as those containing tread wear indicators from new.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,055 miles

Auxillery belt not in good condition.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,271 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 42,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,383 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 18,182 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 18,016 miles

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

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

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 BEJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ registered?

DV52 BEJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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The MOT history for DV52 BEJ shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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